presenter
noun
pre·sent·er
pri-ˈzen-tər 
plural presenters
1
: one who presents something : a person who formally gives or bestows something (such as an award) or who brings something before the public
The presenter of the award for Best Actress was the actress who won the award last year.
… the show highlights the work of six florists from the Chicago area. The evening showcases each presenter's floral artistry, and includes innovative designs utilizing unusual flowers and greenery.—
Karen Kupsco
Karen Kupsco"Look at this—this is all the body there is," Sony's product presenter told a crowd at a PC expo here last week …—Phred Dvorak
Phred Dvorak2
chiefly British
a
: a television or radio broadcaster who delivers news or information to an audience
Paxman … was astonished to find he couldn't do his job as the main news presenter at the British Broadcasting Corporation without having to take part in grueling dress rehearsals for royal funerals.—Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens
b
: a television or radio host : emcee
… the only MTV programme I watch with admiration is Ray Cokes's show, in which the faux-naïve English presenter and his studio technicians work as a kind of youth club for the dispossessed …—Simon Frith
Simon FrithExamples of presenter in a Sentence
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Co-hosted by Annie Gonzalez and Mayan Lopez, the event honored Issa López, Fede Álvarez, Tatyana Ali and Harvey Guillén, with presenters including Jodie Foster, Jaime Camil and Joel McHale.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024
She is joined by a starry list of presenters including Nate Burleson, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Gad, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sean Hayes, Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson and Angelina Jolie.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
The ceremony will feature cast performances from many of these productions, as well as presenters such as Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Jennifer Hudson (to name just a few).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 June 2024
The presenter supplements his £290,000 ($370,000) BBC salary with external speaking engagements and he was paid up to £10,000 ($13,000) by Quilter Cheviot, one of the UK’s largest asset managers, to present at a series of adviser roadshow events earlier this year.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 June 2024
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Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024
She is joined by a starry list of presenters including Nate Burleson, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Gad, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sean Hayes, Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson and Angelina Jolie.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
The ceremony will feature cast performances from many of these productions, as well as presenters such as Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Jennifer Hudson (to name just a few).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 June 2024
The presenter supplements his £290,000 ($370,000) BBC salary with external speaking engagements and he was paid up to £10,000 ($13,000) by Quilter Cheviot, one of the UK’s largest asset managers, to present at a series of adviser roadshow events earlier this year.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 June 2024
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“Presenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presenter. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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