Thesaurus results for ANNOUNCER

announcer

noun

ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər

Definition of announcer

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 Bell, 29, was the television play-by-play announcer for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Many top announcers’ contracts are expected to lapse after the end of this season, including not only Aikman’s, but Greg Olsen at Fox, and Al Michaels at Amazon. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 The only thing more shocking than the hit from USC linebacker Desman Stephens on Oregon QB Dante Moore last Saturday was radio announcer Pete Arbogast's description of it. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Three-person announcer booths can take years to gel; Benetti and his fellow play-by-play callers will have just hours to get everyone on the same page. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for announcer

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Noun

The series follows the Canadian team’s historic run to the World Cup final, where they were ultimately toppled by host country England, going down 33-13 in front of a sellout crowd of 82,000 at Twickenham Stadium in South West London.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
The Crocodile hosts live music almost every night of the year in its 750-person venue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of host

Noun

When freshman offensive tackle Johnnie Jones, also known as DJ, came to Columbia over the summer, the staff discovered a heart issue, Drinkwitz said.

— PJ Green October 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
This won’t be the first time Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff have worked on a television series together.

— Angel Diaz, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of DJ

Noun

The disembodied emcee voice for the performance only asks that flash not be used, and that any photography or videography not disturb surrounding attendees.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
There’s a virtual appearance from Emmy-winning actor Edward James Olmos, who served as the night’s emcee.

— DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of emcee

Noun

Members of the media were given a walkthrough of Nightmares early Thursday morning, leading to plenty of shrieks from area newscasters.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Hartman, a human resource specialist, watched in disbelief as newscasters ran footage of the destruction in New York and nearby Arlington, Virginia.

— USA TODAY staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of newscaster

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