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
Mischer worked as a behind-the-scenes emcee for Hollywood’s most celebrated events, serving as executive producer for the Primetime Emmy Awards and director for Academy Awards ceremonies.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
As event emcee Vince Gill pointed out in his introduction, no one more than Johnny Cash regretted that his career overshadowed his wife's.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Fresh off his emcee duties at the Academy Awards, O’Brien received the Mark Twain prize from David Letterman at the conclusion of the roast-style love fest from numerous comedians at the annual affair.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Richard Kind will return as Mulaney’s sidekick and emcee.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
As event emcee Vince Gill pointed out in his introduction, no one more than Johnny Cash regretted that his career overshadowed his wife's.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Fresh off his emcee duties at the Academy Awards, O’Brien received the Mark Twain prize from David Letterman at the conclusion of the roast-style love fest from numerous comedians at the annual affair.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Richard Kind will return as Mulaney’s sidekick and emcee.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
Noun
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Even if some young adults aren't talking about betting, they're bound to hear about it while watching major games thanks to ads and betting odds being mentioned by announcers.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The veteran Royals hurler, who is in his 20th season, joins Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens in the exclusive club. 2024 — In a first, women are the lead television announcers for both teams in today’s game between the Athletics and Astros.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Baker went on to play a host of characters on either side of the law − both detectives and cops, as well as troubled ex-cons and mafia men.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host and the singer — a.k.a Abel Tesfaye — snuck to Fordham University, where its graduating class of 2025 was gathered to celebrate.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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