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

Maney is a New Jersey native who once interned with radio shock jock Howard Stern and also worked with radio personality Elvis Duran.

— Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of shock jock

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Inspired, Vogue spoke to Chrystal Lotz, the show’s lead hairstylist, and hairdresser DJ Quintero, who styled Bragason’s hair for much of the Sterling Point press tour, about what to ask for in the salon and how to style the cut at home.

— Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
And Florida’s starter last season, DJ Lagway, entered the transfer portal days after Sumrall’s arrival.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

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