newscaster

noun

Definition of newscasternext
as in broadcaster
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program newscasters were scrambling to put together an updated report after the unexpected turn of events

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscaster
  1. reporter
  2. announcer
  3. anchor
  4. commentator
  5. newsreader
Noun
  • Ashley is a senior policy reporter for Ars Technica, dedicated to tracking social impacts of emerging policies and new technologies.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In a sketch during the Dec. 7 episode, hosted by Paul Mescal, SNL cast member Heidi Gardner plays a fictional BuzzFeed reporter on the red carpet for the debut of the Bob Dylan biopic, which stars Chalamet as the legendary folk musician.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of reporter
Noun
  • The cheers rise and fall like waves as Trump glad-hands his way through the UFC announcers’ table and VIP section.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
  • His return to print journalism in 2008 coincided with his appointment as lead announcer for the GP2 world feed, which subsequently brought him to the attention of SPEED.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • With places like Miya as an anchor, my hope is that the restaurants that burned can rebuild and that the Altadena/Pasadena restaurant renewal can continue and become even stronger than before.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The Buckeyes’ defense has been consistently ferocious this season, providing an anchor for an offense that needed to find itself.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of anchor
Noun
  • The Mark Twain Prize honors individuals who've made an impact on American society in ways similar to the award's namesake, the satirist and social commentator who was born Samuel Clemens.
    Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
  • James Durso is a regular commentator on foreign policy and national security matters.
    James Durso, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of commentator
Noun
  • In England, talking heads on TV news shows are called newsreaders.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Sep. 2024
  • In an interview with The Times of London, Vorderman claims there was a discrepancy in the treatment given to her and to the BBC’s high-profile newsreader Huw Edwards, who was arrested around the same time, but allowed to keep his job and salary.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of newsreader
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