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
While the team behind KPop Demon Hunters walked to the stage to accept the award for Best Motion Picture - Animated at the 2026 Golden Globes, announcers Marc Malkin and Kevin Frazier regaled the audience with facts about the film and its win.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
There’s a chance the Manchester City Joie Stadium announcer meant nothing by it.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
From the announcers to the music.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
At the Bulls game, Craig and the other patients participated in a scrimmage led by Bulls radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Swirsky and Bulls legend Bill Wennington.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
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After the cast gathered outside the castle, host Alan Cumming selected one player in plain sight to take on the role.—
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The result of that, the former late-night host said, is that some people aren't focused on making people laugh.—
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The event will feature performances by country star Tucker Wetmore and DJ duo Loud Luxury — and plenty of food and drink curated by Fieri.—
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Among the acts are RuPaul in DJ mode, Bebe Rexha, Zedd and former boy banders Joey Fatone and AJ McLean sharing Music Plaza Stage.—
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The 41-year-old comedian, who became the first woman to host the awards ceremony solo last year, was tapped as emcee again after earning overwhelmingly positive reviews for her debut.—
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The Wheel of Fortune host is spinning into 2026, returning as the emcee for Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.—
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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
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There were also photos of Epstein with actors Chris Tucker and Kevin Spacey, and even Epstein with TV newscaster Walter Cronkite.—
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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