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
The crowd erupted when the public address announcer roared her name as pyrotechnics sparkled behind her, then Pauley Pavilion’s lower bowl did it once more when Chiles nailed her final pass for a team-high 9.950 in floor exercise and a meet-best 49.500 rotation score.
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Reese told Maryland play-by-play announcer Johnny Holliday that the team’s previous disappointment fueled them.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Guthrie kicked off Melvin’s first show by having the show announcer chant Melvin's name multiple times to mark the occasion.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Among those who attended the ceremony were CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus, CBS announcer Phil Simms, golfers Phil Mickelson and Fred Couples, as well as former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, New England Patriots owner Robert Craft and radio host Mike Francesa.
—Adam England, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Reese told Maryland play-by-play announcer Johnny Holliday that the team’s previous disappointment fueled them.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Guthrie kicked off Melvin’s first show by having the show announcer chant Melvin's name multiple times to mark the occasion.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Among those who attended the ceremony were CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus, CBS announcer Phil Simms, golfers Phil Mickelson and Fred Couples, as well as former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, New England Patriots owner Robert Craft and radio host Mike Francesa.
—Adam England, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
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The ceremony, which was twice delayed due to the Los Angeles wildfires, took place Friday evening in Santa Monica, with comedian Chelsea Handler serving as host.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Buttercream is a mix of butter and sugar, flavored with a whole host of liquid extracts.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Bure, who played DJ Tanner on the family sitcom that aired on ABC from 1987 to 1995, regularly checks in on Coulier, who played her onscreen dad's friend Joey Gladstone, since he was diagnosed with stage 3 non Hodgkin's lymphoma in October.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 22-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper took the field after being introduced by Samuel L. Jackson in a full Uncle Sam getup for a performance that included appearances by SZA, Serena Williams, and DJ Mustard.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Lately, though, the Buffalo emcee and Griselda head honcho has been on an especially prolific kick, putting out the 11 EP last Halloween and DJ Drama–hosted Still Praying just a day later.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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Many Hip-Hop fans have come to associate the rabbit as the unofficial official mascot for the 42-year-old emcee.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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