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
Such memorable moments haven’t been limited to artist performances or the colorful cast of hosts along the way, including Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Hart (marking his second time as emcee tonight) and Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross.
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Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Oscar nominee and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo is making her hosting debut on Sunday, serving as the telecast’s emcee.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Meanwhile, Corden, as the event’s emcee, made some uncomfortable jokes about the Dow dropping 2200 points last Friday.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Campbell Vice Mayor Dan Furtado will serve as the emcee for the event.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
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Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Oscar nominee and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo is making her hosting debut on Sunday, serving as the telecast’s emcee.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Meanwhile, Corden, as the event’s emcee, made some uncomfortable jokes about the Dow dropping 2200 points last Friday.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Campbell Vice Mayor Dan Furtado will serve as the emcee for the event.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
Noun
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Even the announcers expected an ejection, but that was not the case.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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This, presumably, was done just so the stadium announcer could shout Messi’s name before kick-off.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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However, Trump’s take on business — relying on a host of ventures built to maximize quick profits — is far grander than his minimalist views on national economics, which critics view as bordering on severe.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel has taken off for his summer holiday, paving the way for a swathe of celebrity guest hosts.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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