1
as in comment
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the TV anchors provided a running commentary on the parade
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as in report
usually commentaries plural
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war
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Recent Examples of commentary
This feature, called Zelda Notes, even includes commentary from Princess Zelda.
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PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Murrow’s reporting and commentary were broadcast live and that’s a byword here as everything clatters with real-time rhythms.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Trump believes tariffs will restore the U.S. economy, but there's no shortage of commentary and surging betting odds over growing fears of a U.S. recession.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition to his Emmy-winning commentaries, Jacobson’s legacy includes some notable reporting scoops, such as a 1992 prison interview with serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Murrow’s reporting and commentary were broadcast live and that’s a byword here as everything clatters with real-time rhythms.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Trump believes tariffs will restore the U.S. economy, but there's no shortage of commentary and surging betting odds over growing fears of a U.S. recession.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition to his Emmy-winning commentaries, Jacobson’s legacy includes some notable reporting scoops, such as a 1992 prison interview with serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the National Institutes of Health for comment via email outside of regular office hours.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to reports from local affiliate station Fox 4 and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28-year-old Jackson Oltmanns had just finished delivering food for DoorDash in south Fort Worth at around 2 a.m. local time on March 31.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The incident report was issued Sunday at 1:26 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 2 p.m. Past Incidents in the last 12 hours: There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sheeran has made some pop-up appearances recently, busking in front of surprised passers-by, while also previewing tracks from the forthcoming record for tastemakers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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From there, New York City sleuths tracked the cord brand to a local wholesaler, who had records of selling a quantity of it to a Manhattan upholsterer the day before the murder.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Consequently, comparisons between observations in this atlas and sites elsewhere in the world may be possible by noting the characteristics of the various settings described herein.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further research combining mathematical modeling with observations of Venus's surface will help provide a better understanding of the planet's geology, the researchers said.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Video of the moment was viewed more than 700,000 times on TCU’s official X account and millions of times total on social media.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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By many accounts, Planned Parenthood is an incurably sick beast whose time is nearing its end.—
Erik Baptist,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our goal this episode was ending certain stories in climactic ways, yet building a platform for the show to leap off.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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