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
In the original treatment, Sidney Poitier would do narration, commenting on the events, and there would be additional interviews, focusing on how the Renaissance impacted the present day.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
But there are a lot of screens used for effects in the show, running up the walls of the theater, moving as giant panels on stage and providing narration from a digital blob — sorta Siri, sorta Tron, sorta all-knowing being.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Each hour-long episode reexamines a different aspect of the war with Hanks’s humanizing narration, archival footage, and expert commentary.
—Katie Sanders, Time, 22 May 2026
Depending on the publication and genre, magazine journalists may adopt an informal tone, first-person narration, or conversational language.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
But there are a lot of screens used for effects in the show, running up the walls of the theater, moving as giant panels on stage and providing narration from a digital blob — sorta Siri, sorta Tron, sorta all-knowing being.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Each hour-long episode reexamines a different aspect of the war with Hanks’s humanizing narration, archival footage, and expert commentary.
—Katie Sanders, Time, 22 May 2026
Depending on the publication and genre, magazine journalists may adopt an informal tone, first-person narration, or conversational language.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narration
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Issues have featured commentary from the likes of Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, former Republican Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar and prominent conservative voices from across Latin America.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Federal law protects certain uses of a celebrity’s image and likeness in cases involving parody, criticism, commentary and news reporting.—
Daryl Lim,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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This two-story house has three bedrooms and four bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The main thread initially was this idea of cross-pollination in terms of geography and chronology.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Break down the chronology of your and Christian’s relationship.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The Canes have absolutely torn through the Eastern Conference en route to their third Cup Final appearance in franchise history.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Haaland could make history as the first female Native American governor if she’s elected.—
Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Among frequent issues cited in the adverse event reports were administration of an extra or incorrect dose, issues with communication about a product, and prescribing errors.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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On Thursday, May 28, the National Park Service (NPS) confirmed in a release that park rangers had received a report around midnight local time regarding the four people who had fallen.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Pine Valley, our narrative home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Digwa was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, concluding a case that the far-right has co-opted for its false narrative that British institutions, including the police, are biased against White Britons.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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That account of women in journalism was torturous to write.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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But DeGette’s team says rankings like that lack context and don’t take into account all legislative accomplishments.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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He was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City and is being held without bail, according to jail records.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Butler registered as a Republican in April 2025 and voted in the Republican primary in 2024, according to county voter registration records.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narration. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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