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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Charles Allen, the respected former chief executive of broadcaster ITV, resigned last week as chairman of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing body, which licences participants, oversees disciplinary procedures and enforces the rules.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Over the last two years, prominent documentary festivals have hosted several conversations around the industry’s overreliance on streamers and the importance of nurturing the public broadcaster ecosystem that has allowed European documentaries to flourish.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pretti’s parents learned of their son’s death when an Associated Press reporter called them.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Philippe Allain, a regional police commander, told reporters that investigators have received information the man had psychological problems.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Here's what estimates show Khamenei's message, read aloud by an announcer on state TV, came as oil prices again topped $100 a barrel and two tankers burned in Iraqi waters after an overnight attack.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is an ongoing argument/debate/thought experiment/wrasslin' match going on in the press box among the University of Arkansas' radio announcers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Asian Film Awards, an anchor event of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Expo, which usually takes place on the eve of Filmart, has canceled the main awards ceremony, citing the need to be low-key following last year’s Tai Po fire tragedy.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a post by right-wing commentator Michael Cernovich on the SOB Act, just a taste of how much some of the MAGA folks don’t like this measure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Up until this week, most polls showed Riverisde County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican, and conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the top two spots.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 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
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“Newscaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscaster. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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