commentator
noun
com·men·ta·tor
ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər 
: one who provides commentary: such as
a
: one who reports and discusses news (as on television)
b
: a sportscaster who provides commentary during live events
a color commentator
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Laura Washington is a political commentator and longtime Chicago journalist.
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
During his first term, Trump pardoned conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza and Republican donor Michael Liberty, who were both convicted of using straw donors to evade contribution limits.
—Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Match of the Day was broadcast with no presenter, no studio pundits or match commentators and reduced in length.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 May 2025
TikTok, in turn, has become the virtual red carpet — a global stage where creators, commentators, and fans engage in real time.
—Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
During his first term, Trump pardoned conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza and Republican donor Michael Liberty, who were both convicted of using straw donors to evade contribution limits.
—Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Match of the Day was broadcast with no presenter, no studio pundits or match commentators and reduced in length.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 May 2025
TikTok, in turn, has become the virtual red carpet — a global stage where creators, commentators, and fans engage in real time.
—Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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“Commentator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commentator. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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commentator
noun
com·men·ta·tor
ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt-ər
: a person who gives a commentary
especially
: a person who reports and discusses news on radio or television
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