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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Recent Examples of announcer
Vancouver Canucks announcer John Shorthouse even joked that a penalty would be 2½ minutes because of the 25% tariffs.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Jason Kelly, the school’s athletic director for communications, helps oversee the events and makes sure the announcers are receiving support and understanding this is their time to practice their craft for the future.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Just last year, Philly's Thomas Jefferson University went viral after a graduation announcer botched multiple students' names.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Save your money for the grand Masquerade Ball on Washington’s Birthday.
100 YEARS AGO: 1924
Every mail brings interesting letters to Eben R. Dennis, director of and announcer for the radio broadcasting station WFAN, operated by the Hutchinson Electric Service company.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Jason Kelly, the school’s athletic director for communications, helps oversee the events and makes sure the announcers are receiving support and understanding this is their time to practice their craft for the future.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Just last year, Philly's Thomas Jefferson University went viral after a graduation announcer botched multiple students' names.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Save your money for the grand Masquerade Ball on Washington’s Birthday.
100 YEARS AGO: 1924
Every mail brings interesting letters to Eben R. Dennis, director of and announcer for the radio broadcasting station WFAN, operated by the Hutchinson Electric Service company.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
Noun
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Listen to the Modern Love Podcast New episodes appear every Wednesday with host Anna Martin.—
Caitlin Gunther,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Kiah Duggins, the civil rights attorney who was identified as one of the victims of the deadly D.C. plane crash, is being remembered by her boyfriend, NPR host Adrian Ma.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Do Lab has been hosting a stage at Coachella since 2005, with the area having been home to performances by big name artists including Billie Eilish, DJ Snake, Rüfüs Du Sol and many others.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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Alim McNeill and Mekhi Wingo are coming off torn ACLs, while DJ Reader is entering the final year of his contract.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Many Hip-Hop fans have come to associate the rabbit as the unofficial official mascot for the 42-year-old emcee.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lately, though, the Buffalo emcee and Griselda head honcho has been on an especially prolific kick, putting out the 11 EP last Halloween and DJ Drama–hosted Still Praying just a day later.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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