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
Ike Barinholtz acted as emcee at the event, which celebrated Hudson’s career achievements and contributions to philanthropy.
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Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Williams then attended a reception in which current football coach Lance Leipold joined emcee Greg Gurley and approximately 200 well-wishers at a gathering to honor Williams.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
The Tonight Show emcee also executive produces and hosts the network’s On Brand, a competition series that revolves around advertising and marketing.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Comedian Heather McMahan, who served as emcee at the Ryder Cup’s first tee, apologized for participating in a foul-mouthed chant directed at Rory McIlroy on the tournament’s second day.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Williams then attended a reception in which current football coach Lance Leipold joined emcee Greg Gurley and approximately 200 well-wishers at a gathering to honor Williams.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
The Tonight Show emcee also executive produces and hosts the network’s On Brand, a competition series that revolves around advertising and marketing.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Comedian Heather McMahan, who served as emcee at the Ryder Cup’s first tee, apologized for participating in a foul-mouthed chant directed at Rory McIlroy on the tournament’s second day.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
Noun
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Texas Tech fans, BYU supporters and even ESPN college football announcer Kirk Herbstreit — who will call Saturday’s contest — made donations.—
Sam Jane,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the big bad of the film, former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor was joined in the cast by such other figures associated with the fighting world as Hieron, UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer, UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik, and UFC’s CEO and President, Dana White.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, who envisioned the city, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil hosts art exhibitions, international movies, and other events.—
Greyson Ferguson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The cast and reunion host Tan France continued to frame Stause’s use of social media as beyond the pale.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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