commentators

noun

Definition of commentatorsnext
plural of commentator
1
as in analysts

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as in broadcasters

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  1. observers
  2. columnists
  3. journalists
  4. reporters
Noun
  • But attacking players often experience lulls — just ask the three keen observers of this game picked out by the television cameras, all of whom must have nodded in appreciation of Sarr’s menacing performance.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Within Iran, however, officials and observers appear divided.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of observers
Noun
  • Read today’s Wordle Review, and get insights on the game from our columnists.
    New York Times, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Throughout his ownership, most of the newspaper’s opinion columnists have been politically liberal.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of columnists
Noun
  • Alyce McFadden is a reporter covering New York City and a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers.
    Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Each decade has its own indelible character; at the beginning of a new one journalists hold an unofficial contest to try to be the first to characterize, and more importantly name, the latest developments in our culture.
    Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of journalists
Noun
  • Republic reporters Reia Li, Endia Fontanez and Zach Bradshaw and USA Today reporter Gabe Hauari contributed to this article.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Besides attorneys and reporters, Mangione was also joined in the courtroom by about two dozen members of the public, mostly young women.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reporters
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