as in broadcaster
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program
newscasters were scrambling to put together an updated report after the unexpected turn of events
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Recent Examples of newscaster
The first studies on parasocial relationships, in the Eighties, were about soap opera stars and newscasters, since that was who people used to feel familiar with on a daily basis.
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Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Tessa Thompson toplines as Anna, an Atlanta newscaster who has fallen into a life of reclusivity, until a murder in her nearby hometown sends her back in hopes of finding answers — and returning to her cushy gig as the face of her network.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2025
There were also photos of Epstein with actors Chris Tucker and Kevin Spacey, and even Epstein with TV newscaster Walter Cronkite.
—Michael R. Sisak, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Barbara Boyd is a former newscaster and community organizer from Evanston, Illinois.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
The newscaster is working closely with Flack’s longtime managers Suzanne Mina Koga and Joan Martin on both projects.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
Smith read for a few different roles — Joey's sister's boyfriend, Bodie, as well as Dawson's film teacher, Tamara Jacobs' boyfriend and newscaster Bob.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Tessa Thompson toplines as Anna, an Atlanta newscaster who has fallen into a life of reclusivity, until a murder in her nearby hometown sends her back in hopes of finding answers — and returning to her cushy gig as the face of her network.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2025
There were also photos of Epstein with actors Chris Tucker and Kevin Spacey, and even Epstein with TV newscaster Walter Cronkite.
—Michael R. Sisak, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Barbara Boyd is a former newscaster and community organizer from Evanston, Illinois.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
The newscaster is working closely with Flack’s longtime managers Suzanne Mina Koga and Joan Martin on both projects.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
Smith read for a few different roles — Joey's sister's boyfriend, Bodie, as well as Dawson's film teacher, Tamara Jacobs' boyfriend and newscaster Bob.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscaster
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Kuiper was in his 20th season of calling A’s games and is the younger brother of longtime Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper, as well as TV producer Jeff Kuiper.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The British broadcaster has today launched a review into how the incident occurred, despite the BAFTAs being on a two-hour time delay.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Branthwaite gave a stock answer when discussing his new role with reporters on Monday.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, is due to hold talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday in Geneva, Zelenskyy told reporters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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After the final horn and the handshake line, Peterson raced with his teammates to an ESPN announcer for a postgame interview with the entire team.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Besides analyst Rod Allen (who was switched from TV to radio game broadcasts), Craig Minervini also took a significant workload hit among Marlins announcers this season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The foundation recognized the diner as a vital social and cultural anchor for the Black community in Los Angeles.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kotb is expected to continue to fill in at the NBC morning franchise opposite Craig Melvin while regular co-anchor Savannah Guthrie continues to monitor the search for her mother, Nancy, in Arizona, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, Warriors assistant coach Kris Weems enjoyed a long conversation with onetime Stanford teammate and current Grizzlies commentator Brevin Knight.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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It will be produced by Dallas Sonnier (Bone Tomahawk) and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro (who co-founded the Daily Wire).—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2005, Roberts was promoted from newsreader to co-anchor of Good Morning America.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Director-general Tim Davie has previously said the BBC is reluctant to censor output, though the corporation did remove Huw Edwards content from iPlayer — including a Doctor Who episode that was re-edited — after the newsreader pleaded guilty to accessing child abuse images.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Newscaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscaster. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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