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 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.
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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
What was that like having three of the dopest female emcees at the time rapping on your beat?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 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
For the rest of the night, Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap played the role of solicitous emcees, introducing songs, thanking the crowd for their support and encouraging security to hand out more water to those along the barrier.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The emcees for the night were Skye Ostreicher and Landon Dais, NYC Assemblyman, and DJ Moe Skillz kept the vibe fun with fun beats.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The Grammy-winning rapper previously hosted the VMAs in 2022, cohosting with fellow emcees Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 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
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
What was that like having three of the dopest female emcees at the time rapping on your beat?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 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
For the rest of the night, Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap played the role of solicitous emcees, introducing songs, thanking the crowd for their support and encouraging security to hand out more water to those along the barrier.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The emcees for the night were Skye Ostreicher and Landon Dais, NYC Assemblyman, and DJ Moe Skillz kept the vibe fun with fun beats.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The Grammy-winning rapper previously hosted the VMAs in 2022, cohosting with fellow emcees Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcees
Noun
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One of Jimmy Valvano’s old players, Terry Gannon, has become one of the best announcers in the sport.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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There is an ongoing argument/debate/thought experiment/wrasslin' match going on in the press box among the University of Arkansas' radio announcers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An art gallery exhibits work by contemporary artists and hosts openings and other events.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fellow hosts included Steve Harvey, Sinbad and Mo’Nique.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Emcees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcees. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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