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
The 30-minute ride in each direction includes onboard narration about local history and landmarks along the way, as well as nonstop views of both the Oregon seaside and thick coastal forest.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The Final Cut doesn't include Ford's voiceover narration, restores an impactful dream sequence involving a unicorn, and maintains the director's original ambiguous ending.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Morris said that ever since YouTube’s algorithm was tweaked to reward videos incorporating human faces, faceless creators are now mixing in straight-to-camera narration, sometimes tapping gig workers on freelance platforms Fiverr and Upwork to be their David Attenboroughs.
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Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Following its award-winning festival run last year, Farmacy of Light has been updated with the narration, and the final version will be available for free global streaming from June 23 to 27.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The Final Cut doesn't include Ford's voiceover narration, restores an impactful dream sequence involving a unicorn, and maintains the director's original ambiguous ending.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Morris said that ever since YouTube’s algorithm was tweaked to reward videos incorporating human faces, faceless creators are now mixing in straight-to-camera narration, sometimes tapping gig workers on freelance platforms Fiverr and Upwork to be their David Attenboroughs.
—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Following its award-winning festival run last year, Farmacy of Light has been updated with the narration, and the final version will be available for free global streaming from June 23 to 27.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narration
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Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who’s winning plaudits for his no-nonsense commentary on Fox Sports during this World Cup, played for clubs like Barcelona, AC Milan, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain.
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Rob Schneider, a cast member from 1990-1994 who later branched out into movies, sitcoms and political commentary, is in New Haven on a concert tour.
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This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Much of this era steps into the 42nd millennium, but the chronology isn't entirely clear.
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So those were pulled out from the central spine that was the chronology.
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The Atlas Lions made history last time around in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the first African team to reach the semifinals.
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The Secret Service has said this year’s fireworks display will be more heavily guarded than any in recent history.
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The New York Knicks had just won the NBA championship Saturday night when Los Angeles police were called to an apartment complex in Canoga Park amid reports of a person screaming.
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Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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During his time in Lawrence, Peterson was short with explanations for his absences or altogether disinterested in providing any, a public-facing strategy that allowed others to take control of the narrative.
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SpaceX went public on June 12, with AI central to its IPO narrative.
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His social media accounts on Sunday afternoon announced the return of his body after the June 14 collision of two helicopters, which killed all six people on board.
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As your visit gets closer, stay tuned into the park's social media accounts for the latest updates.
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Home was sold through foreclosure auction Property records show the home was purchased by a couple in 2019.
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However, Hotaling also scheduled another hearing for July 2 to determine whether to issue any sanctions against federal prosecutors, according to court records.
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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narration. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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