Thesaurus results for NARRATION

narration

noun

na-ˈrā-shən

Definition of narration

as in commentary

a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened a narration that vastly overstates her minor role in this international affair

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Recent Examples of narration When the novel begins, Jeon-Gi is already middle-aged—his own children having recently left home—though his narration rarely strays from that delicate year leading up to his 11th birthday. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Later, the video shows the gunman looking through the payment window and seeing employees rendering aid to Garibay, according to police narration of the video. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Its physical, psychological, and temporal dislocations often precede the possibility of narration itself. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 The Shards opens on Bret (Igby Rigney), whose narration recounts the events of his senior year of 1981 from an unknown point in the future. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for narration

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Noun

During this match, commentary announced that Nigel McGuinness suffered an injury against Shibata, and AEW will update his status in the Continental Challenge Cup on Monday.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Sure, that’s commentary on the options from a 20-12 loss to the Rams in the two teams’ preseason openers that featured a laundry list of prominent absences.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of commentary

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Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Still, state media have been highlighting stories about cafes and other businesses being forced to close for failing to enforce rules on clothing.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of story

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After Transport Canada tested the Tesla Model 3 in 2023, Tesla was informed in 2024 that the vehicle's headlamp did not comply with low beam requirements, according to a Tesla chronology report for the recall.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
And then came up with the early Miasma, mid-Miasma, late-Miasma chronology.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of chronology

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Supporters of Beaver’s Mini Mart have attacked Buc-ee’s online and boycotted the stores, and the mini mart's home city passed a resolution making the beaver an official part of its history.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
To stay here is to sleep among centuries of history—something the property is eager to remind you of at every turn.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of history

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States are also setting up systems that may not adequately track pregnant and postpartum enrollees who should be exempt from the law’s new work requirements, erroneously dropping them from coverage, Burak’s report said.

— Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Firefighters brought the blaze under control and the injured were taken to a hospital where some were being treated for burn injuries while others suffered from smoke inhalation and asphyxiation, the report said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of report

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Netanyahu is not on record as making that remark, but the slogan reflects a broader narrative promoted by Iranian hardliners, portraying women who do not wear the hijab as, at the very least, disloyal to their country.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
People hearing those stories—attorneys, reporters, healthcare workers or friends—may expect a clearer, linear narrative.

— Michele Patterson Ford, Scientific American, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of narrative

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Getty Images Scott Stornetta and Stuart Haber are two renowned founding fathers of Blockchain technology who devised the method of cryptographically linking records into a tamper-evident chain.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Walker and Pearce accounted for nearly 30 percent of Atlanta's franchise-record 57 sacks last season.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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