as in host
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
announcer for the Indy 500
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In the film, three greedy people—including Nick Perry, the local weatherman and lotto announcer (John Travolta)—attempt to rig the game.
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Ilana Kaplan, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Then Illinois play-by-play announcer Brian Barnhart joins to talk about the hoop Hogs' game against the Fighting Illini on Thanksgiving.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Sharp’s hushed but taut narration played out in real time, like an announcer calling a tennis game.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Fans ignored the warning and rushed the field after ASU’s final play, despite the scoreboard message switching to say the play was under review and the PA announcer asking everyone to return to the stands.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ilana Kaplan, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Then Illinois play-by-play announcer Brian Barnhart joins to talk about the hoop Hogs' game against the Fighting Illini on Thanksgiving.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Sharp’s hushed but taut narration played out in real time, like an announcer calling a tennis game.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Fans ignored the warning and rushed the field after ASU’s final play, despite the scoreboard message switching to say the play was under review and the PA announcer asking everyone to return to the stands.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
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Qatar and the Lusail Stadium will play host on Wednesday evening as Real Madrid seek their first title in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in its debut year in existence.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Next up: Minnesota travels to the Emerald City to take on the Seahawks while the Bears host the Lions on Sunday.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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That dominant run defense was a surprise considering defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow), defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), defensive tackle DJ Davidson (shoulder) and linebacker Bobby Okereke (back) missed the game with injuries.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Berg’s true-to-history herringbone blazer and black mock-neck shirt also depicts the vast polarization between the ideals, values, and motivations of Berg and The Order, which brutally murdered the DJ in 1984.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Brownsville, Brooklyn emcee takes Christianity to task, examining its use as a tool of trauma and oppression, especially against Black Americans.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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Serving as the evening’s heart and emcee, Franklin brought his usual combination of high-octane energy and humor, reminding us why he’s been such a force in gospel music.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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