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
Play-by-play announcer Will Buxton, who recently made the move from Formula 1 broadcasting to IndyCar, will be joined by James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell on Sunday, May 25 for the iconic event.
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Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Additionally on Saturday, Hauser and PBR announcer Matt West will host the rider arrival show, which will feature all 25 bull riders competing for the championship.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Mahorn, who works for the Pistons as a radio announcer, was always one of the game’s most colorful talkers during his playing career.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Even if some young adults aren't talking about betting, they're bound to hear about it while watching major games thanks to ads and betting odds being mentioned by announcers.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Additionally on Saturday, Hauser and PBR announcer Matt West will host the rider arrival show, which will feature all 25 bull riders competing for the championship.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Mahorn, who works for the Pistons as a radio announcer, was always one of the game’s most colorful talkers during his playing career.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Even if some young adults aren't talking about betting, they're bound to hear about it while watching major games thanks to ads and betting odds being mentioned by announcers.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
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Virginia Tech researchers made this discovery after comparing the genomes of two distinct lineages of bed bugs – one that is suspected to have hitched a ride on a Neanderthal thousands of years ago, and another that stuck with its bat host.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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The tribute will feature performances from previous host, Bow Wow, as well as Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I., and more.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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Grammy-winning artist and DJ Kaytranada is set to perform Saturday in downtown Sacramento during a large-scale block party on Capitol Mall organized by the local promotions group This916.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Chisholm has played only second base this season and in spring training, but the Yankees may be signaling their intention to keep DJ LeMahieu at second base when Chisholm returns from the injured list.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Someone else compared the emcee to Stack, Michael B. Jordan’s fictional character from Sinners.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
7 May 2025
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Green Day got their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday (May 1), with former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield serving as emcee for the ceremony in his first public appearance since suffering a massive stroke in January.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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