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as in comment
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the TV anchors provided a running commentary on the parade
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as in report
usually commentaries plural
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war
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Recent Examples of commentary
Over his decades-long career, Ian has become known for his versatility and sharp wit during his commentary on different kinds of games, including those for the NBA, NFL, NCAA basketball and tennis.
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Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
This one has the strongest roster of Green, Burgess, Patterson, and Chase, who together pen an emotional commentary on domestic dispute.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Netflix said that coverage of the Women’s World Cup will include commentary and entertainment from studio shows and top-tier talent, as well as Netflix-original documentaries around major players and the sport’s rapidly growing fanbase in the lead up to the tournament.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The novel is a powerful commentary on the commodification of Black bodies and the private prison industrial complex.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
This one has the strongest roster of Green, Burgess, Patterson, and Chase, who together pen an emotional commentary on domestic dispute.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Netflix said that coverage of the Women’s World Cup will include commentary and entertainment from studio shows and top-tier talent, as well as Netflix-original documentaries around major players and the sport’s rapidly growing fanbase in the lead up to the tournament.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The novel is a powerful commentary on the commodification of Black bodies and the private prison industrial complex.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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Newsweek has contacted the foreign affairs ministries of Iran and Russia for comment.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Arkan hasn’t returned requests for comment this week.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Russia rarely releases its own reports on personnel losses.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Kremlin earned roughly $100 billion from energy sales last year, S&P Global said in a report in January.Jeff Stein and Ellen Nakashima The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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With comprehensive data analysis, doctors can offer more targeted care and improve health outcomes.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Global analysis firm SportsTechX measured less than $1 billion invested across the industry in 2014.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A record number of travelers are expected to hit the road and the skies in Connecticut and across the country this week.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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This comes on the heels of last year seeing another 15-year record of 1,777 elections, with not as many agreeing to a union.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Based on an initial observation, there has been no additional damage to the Capitola wharf, which was badly damaged in a 2023 storm, after Tuesday’s storm, said Capitola police captain Mike Kilroy.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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To put that another way, if large accounts post about a series, then this can seriously sway how other people see it.Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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After marrying a president and becoming an Assad the by all accounts dazzling Syrian First Lady vowed to use her analytical and business skills to change the image of Syria, inside and out.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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