as in newscaster
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program
the legendary BBC newsreader now has her own current affairs program
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Recent Examples of newsreader
An unconventional and extraordinary love story, it is based on the relationship between John Suchet, famous in the UK as a newsreader and broadcaster, and his wife Nula.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Dad, a newsreader for the BBC, grew up in Caterham, a town near the M25 motorway that encircles London and prime Palace-supporting territory.
—Rebecca Lowe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Separately, three sources said Radio 2 newsreader Tina Daheley has chosen not to appear on Frediani’s News at One.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Gaudy costumes and secret identities were dispensed with whilst newsreaders and rock songs from the real world were woven into the plots.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones was conducting a sport segment from Melbourne Park in front of Serbian fans on Friday, who were waiting to watch Djokovic’s third-round clash with Tomas Machac.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Elsewhere, Hay Festival will this year launch the George Alagiah Lecture to celebrate the late BBC newsreader George Alagiah.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones was conducting a sport segment from Melbourne Park in front of Serbian fans on Friday, who were waiting to watch Djokovic’s third-round clash with Tomas Machac.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
In England, talking heads on TV news shows are called newsreaders.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Sep. 2024
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Dad, a newsreader for the BBC, grew up in Caterham, a town near the M25 motorway that encircles London and prime Palace-supporting territory.
—Rebecca Lowe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Separately, three sources said Radio 2 newsreader Tina Daheley has chosen not to appear on Frediani’s News at One.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Gaudy costumes and secret identities were dispensed with whilst newsreaders and rock songs from the real world were woven into the plots.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones was conducting a sport segment from Melbourne Park in front of Serbian fans on Friday, who were waiting to watch Djokovic’s third-round clash with Tomas Machac.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Elsewhere, Hay Festival will this year launch the George Alagiah Lecture to celebrate the late BBC newsreader George Alagiah.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones was conducting a sport segment from Melbourne Park in front of Serbian fans on Friday, who were waiting to watch Djokovic’s third-round clash with Tomas Machac.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
In England, talking heads on TV news shows are called newsreaders.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsreader
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There is no law that says Adams has to call on a specific reporter.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that Trump was expected to make a decision about whether to directly support Israel in its attacks against Iran within the next two weeks.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Even the announcers expected an ejection, but that was not the case.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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This, presumably, was done just so the stadium announcer could shout Messi’s name before kick-off.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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More than 47,000 ballots were cast, cultivating a list of your favorite museums, pizza joints, boutiques, TV anchors, radio hosts and more.—
Kiersten Hacker,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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Created by Lincoln Property Co. and Phoenix Property Company, with architecture by HKS, The Village features as its anchor a lively Main Street town center dotted with a half dozen dining spots, as well as stores and a boutique hotel.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Newsreader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsreader. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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