as in announcers
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 emcees
The chatter caused the emcees to not-so-playfully shush the crowd several times.
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Gregg’s lawsuit also described the experiences of WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and Erica Wheeler, Adidas athletes who participated as emcees in the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in February.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Previous emcees have had direct Broadway roots.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Much like the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, or De La Soul, three is the magic number for Serial Killers; three emcees, one producer, and a trove of ideas.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
Few emcees have left a lyrical imprint as sharp and respected as Big L, whose punchline-heavy delivery and fearless competitiveness helped define New York Hip-Hop during the ’90s.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The event’s main emcees in New York will be Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora along with co-hosts Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough in Las Vegas, Chance the Rapper in Chicago, and a TBD host in Puerto Rico.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Dave participates in and emcees numerous fundraising events for nonprofit groups throughout the year.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Incorporating a trio of deft but idiosyncratic emcees and an indie crooner seems like a tall task, but the members of WHATMORE see it as an opportunity.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Gregg’s lawsuit also described the experiences of WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and Erica Wheeler, Adidas athletes who participated as emcees in the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in February.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Previous emcees have had direct Broadway roots.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Much like the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, or De La Soul, three is the magic number for Serial Killers; three emcees, one producer, and a trove of ideas.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
Few emcees have left a lyrical imprint as sharp and respected as Big L, whose punchline-heavy delivery and fearless competitiveness helped define New York Hip-Hop during the ’90s.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The event’s main emcees in New York will be Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora along with co-hosts Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough in Las Vegas, Chance the Rapper in Chicago, and a TBD host in Puerto Rico.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Dave participates in and emcees numerous fundraising events for nonprofit groups throughout the year.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Incorporating a trio of deft but idiosyncratic emcees and an indie crooner seems like a tall task, but the members of WHATMORE see it as an opportunity.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcees
Noun
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Basketball announcers are not Vin Scully.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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There's the wreck that, for just a few seconds, had NASCAR fans (and drivers, and crew chiefs, and announcers) on edge yesterday at Michigan.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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On the 561st Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a confluence of major events.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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The Connecticut Forum, the popular long-running current events discussion series held primarily at The Bushnell in Hartford, has announced its 2026-27 season where the distinguished guest speakers include TV news show hosts, an economist and experts in global relations.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emcees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcees. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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