MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

mistress of ceremonies

noun

as in disc jockey

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Recent Examples of mistress of ceremonies Mindy Grossman, partner and vice chair of Consello and a previous honoree, served as mistress of ceremonies. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 But bafflingly, just as cohost Alfonso Ribeiro was turning the mic over to his co-mistress of ceremonies, Julianne Hough, the onscreen board under the judges showed a seven and an eight. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Taco Bell brought in a photo backdrop, balloons and a disc jockey to celebrate the grand opening of its new cantina location.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
The Pennsylvania native soon transitioned to radio, working as a disc jockey before eventually hosting his own shows in markets including Chicago, Detroit, New York City, and Seattle.

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of disc jockey

Noun

Mike Veeck, son of team owner Bill Veeck, hatched a plan to stop the hemorrhaging, inviting WLUP shock jock Steve Dahl to burn a crate of disco records on the field in the break between a White Sox and Detroit Tigers doubleheader.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026
And like Limbaugh, who built himself from a radio shock jock to a media titan by feeding listeners’ grievances, Fuentes tells his audience a story that encourages them to channel their anxieties and frustrations into disdain and hate for women and non-white people.

— Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

Definition of shock jock

Noun

Tesla celebrated with servers on roller skates delivering orders, a Skypad DJ, and a phalanx of Cybercabs (4 in total), among other things.

— Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Last season the Horned Frogs had one of the more underrated tight ends in the Big 12 with DJ Rogers, who had the best season of his career with 319 yards and two touchdowns.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

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