as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention
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Recent Examples of emcee
In the other, parents and other adults are walking between tables hosted by local environmental groups as a DJ from a local radio station emcees—live to both the attendees and listeners on the air.
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Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Crowe is now the face of the Nutria Rodeo, serving as ambassador, hostess, emcee, and hired assassin.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who also is a nominee, will return to host solo after previously serving as co-emcee in 2022 with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
This marks the second time LL Cool J, 57, is serving as the emcee for the ceremony.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Crowe is now the face of the Nutria Rodeo, serving as ambassador, hostess, emcee, and hired assassin.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who also is a nominee, will return to host solo after previously serving as co-emcee in 2022 with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
This marks the second time LL Cool J, 57, is serving as the emcee for the ceremony.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
Noun
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Five years have past since former Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear was unceremoniously removed from Sacramento’s airwaves after three decades as a popular television and radio personality.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here is my in-depth primer on the NFL on television this season, including what’s on each network and streaming service, what’s new and announcer changes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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The elaborate display of military strength came with a show of solidarity with a host of heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.—
Ellie Cook
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some clients come in with a host of color ideas and preferences, but Mitchell was open to suggestions, Broekman said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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