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 Voiceover narration tells us that a massacre took place that day, and the last stretch of the country’s railroad was destroyed. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 For Wesley, whose passion for American history made Boston a sort of pilgrimage, the narration was a dream come true. — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 The actress records her Bridgerton narration from a sound booth built by her grandson. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 July 2026 The pacing is more frenetic, the narration more biting, the flashbacks more jarring, and the comedowns much harsher. — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for narration

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Noun

As a result, our focus will be on forward guidance, end market commentary, and any new opportunities the team may have discovered since separation to enhance efficiencies.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
In Argentina, the banner became a sensation, eclipsing for many both the disappointment of the team's defeat to Spain in the final and the flood of hostile commentary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of commentary

Noun

Unlike the low-tech solution in American author Mary Mapes Dodge's 19th-century story, modern dike patrols are able to plot possible problems caused by drought in an app and send it to authorities who can then quickly carry our repairs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
That episode inspires a Gospel story where Jesus is asleep on a cushion in the stern of the boat during a furious storm.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of story

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The agreement follows months of negotiations over Canal+‘s future investment obligations under France’s media chronology, which links broadcasters’ financial commitments to the timing of their access to theatrical releases.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 July 2026
The amount pledged by the pay-TV giant also see Canal+ benefit from a six-media window in France’s strict media chronology system.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026

Definition of chronology

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Evander is also the fifth-fastest player to reach 100 regular-season goal contributions in MLS history — doing so in just 104 games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
His home county Drago has a history of resistance that’s been met with police crackdowns and enhanced surveillance, researchers say – particularlyafter the county emerged as a hub of protest in the 2008 Tibetan demonstrations.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of history

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New images circulating online appear to show what defense analysts believe is the fifth prototype of China’s sixth-generation J-36 fighter jet, according to a report.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Associated Press journalists Niniek Karmini and Edna Tarigan in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed to this report.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of report

Noun

The main event between top babyfaces Rhodes and Punk, while a compelling narrative, highlighted a repetitive formula of popular heroes clashing for world titles.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
But while these narratives demonstrate local viability, translating them into a statewide apparatus under a Republican banner is a dead end.

— Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of narrative

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Strantz, according to his LinkedIn account, is a sports business attorney who has served as the Rockets’ senior team counsel since July 2024.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Trial testimony indicated clients transferred upwards of $2 million to Engle, expecting the money to remain in those accounts until their loans were funded.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of account

Noun

But more than a year of his time (worth $420,000 per his contract) is unaccounted for in the public records the city has released, Thad and Riley found.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
The inside of her phone case tested positive for human blood, court records said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of record

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