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 That single is just a taste of the sophisticated bars Thomas flexes on their record, MX, both a series of pointed critiques of the powers that be and an all-around impressive sophomore record from the nonbinary emcee. James Factora, Them., 3 Sep. 2025 At Venice’s Arsenale on August 31, auctioneer Simon de Pury was the star emcee. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Bob Kennedy, the co-emcee for the parade, announced the event was recognized as the number two arts and crafts event in the country. Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 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. Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emcee
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Noun
  • The opportunity came in 2023, when there was an opening for the Braves’ television announcer position.
    Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Bob Uecker is undoubtedly one of the greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returned as hosts.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the standard co-hosts and judges, the hit series also frequently features celebrity guest judges.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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