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
Dad, a newsreader for the BBC, grew up in Caterham, a town near the M25 motorway that encircles London and prime Palace-supporting territory.
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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
In an interview with The Times of London, Vorderman claims there was a discrepancy in the treatment given to her and to the BBC’s high-profile newsreader Huw Edwards, who was arrested around the same time, but allowed to keep his job and salary.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2024
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
In an interview with The Times of London, Vorderman claims there was a discrepancy in the treatment given to her and to the BBC’s high-profile newsreader Huw Edwards, who was arrested around the same time, but allowed to keep his job and salary.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsreader
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Miami Herald reporter Milena Malaver contributed to this story.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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They are joined by dozens of reporters writing about the effects on everyday people.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Even if some young adults aren't talking about betting, they're bound to hear about it while watching major games thanks to ads and betting odds being mentioned by announcers.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The veteran Royals hurler, who is in his 20th season, joins Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens in the exclusive club. 2024 — In a first, women are the lead television announcers for both teams in today’s game between the Athletics and Astros.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Corporate venture capital investors can ease this by facilitating scale within their parent company, becoming an anchor client, testing out ways to engage with clients, supporting the company’s PR or joining sales meetings.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Inductees include World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and feminist icon Gloria Steinem.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
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“Newsreader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsreader. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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