as in broadcasters
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 newscasters
Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 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
Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 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
Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscasters
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Once broadcasters enter the Pete Maher broadcast booth — named after the longtime, legendary Flames broadcaster — they’re treated to some of the best sight lines in the league for broadcasters.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Nanos told reporters that everyone who has recently been in contact with Nancy is a suspect.—
Michael Sinkewicz , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times reporters do not participate in voting for awards.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Go for the cheerleaders and DJs and baseball-style announcers—the familiarity of these American customs transplanted into an entirely new sport.—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps nothing but the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics opening ceremony could bring together Mariah Carey, Vice President JD Vance, and Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, who, as NBC’s announcers reminded viewers, is dating Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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While excavating the River Wear, archaeologists uncovered more than 800 whetstones — stone tools that were used to sharpen weapons and other tools — as well as 11 stone anchors believed to be linked to river transport.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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So what does that mean for metro Des Moines, where companies like Principal Financial, EMC Insurance, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Nationwide Mutual Insurance are anchors of the Iowa capital's downtown?—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The viral allegations—originating from fringe French commentators and later amplified by conservative commentator Candace Owens, claiming Macron’s real name is Jean-Michel Trogneux, who is, in fact, Macron’s brother.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Leading a team of correspondents across the continent is editor in chief is Julie Yapo, a seasoned journalist of Ivorian descent.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement To select these 100 individuals, our team of health correspondents and editors, led by Emma Barker Bonomo and Mandy Oaklander, spent months consulting sources and experts around the globe.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newscasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscasters. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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