as in story
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
a narration that vastly overstates her minor role in this international affair
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Recent Examples of narration
Carter won the trophy for his narration of Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration, a 10-track album of folk songs and Sunday school lessons from the former president.
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Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Just in time for Valentines Day, the sensual song was released Thursday with a music video that includes narration from Puerto Rican singer Lenny Tavárez.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Carter secured victory in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category against formidable competitors such as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, George Clinton, and producer Guy Oldfield.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Carter won in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category for Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Just in time for Valentines Day, the sensual song was released Thursday with a music video that includes narration from Puerto Rican singer Lenny Tavárez.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Carter secured victory in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category against formidable competitors such as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, George Clinton, and producer Guy Oldfield.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Carter won in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category for Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narration
Noun
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Leaders must ask what actions and strategies will tell a better story about their company’s future growth prospects.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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This story was originally published February 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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Similar deals have been struck with streamers in neighboring countries like France where Disney+ signed a landmark media chronology deal agreeing to invest 25% of its annual net turnover in France in French and European productions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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French media chronology remains a hot button topic as global streamers have shaken up the landscape since their entry into the country.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to Weinstein's lawsuit, the film producer's brother and business partners had a history of misusing company funds, including the 2016 loan from AI International.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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For the first time in its more than 50-year history, Southwest Airlines is facing significant layoffs.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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These narratives meant that Palestinians never gained the sort of global support for lasting change that the Germans and South Africans had enjoyed.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The expansion's narrative will focus on Lea, the legendary Stalker, and explore her connection to Pinocchio.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Selfie leads to case breakthrough Investigators uncovered photos allegedly linking the men to the burglaries after performing a forensic analysis of an iCloud account and a phone linked to some of the crime scenes.—
Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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International trade accounts for 32 percent of appliances and 30 percent of softwood lumber, according to NAHB economists, so tariffs could be a major factor in builder sentiment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Fewer airline fatalities overall were recorded in the 10-year period after 2001 than any previously on record.—
Harry Enten,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Births in Japan fell for the ninth-consecutive year last year, according to Health Ministry data released Thursday—the lowest since records began 125 years ago.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Blackwell started full production last fall but ran into manufacturing and installation challenges with the full server rack version, known as the GB200 NVL72 .—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The ads include hypothetical messages along with the actual versions the firm sent for the NSSF’s election campaign, called GunVote.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narration. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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