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
The downbeat commentary, which came along with weak guidance for the current quarter and year ahead, is the latest warning sign that the consumer might be slowing down as shoppers contend with persistent inflation and concerns around tariffs.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Even with fomenting concerns, some analysts have recently offered rosier commentary on at least a few powerhouses in tech and retail:
Wedbush said last week that Palantir (PLTR-11.20%) remains bound for a $1 trillion market cap.
—Harri Weber, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
But getting back to the original thesis of this commentary: my longevity secret.
—Si Liberman, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
More analysis and commentary at johnnavin.substack.com.
—John Navin, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Even with fomenting concerns, some analysts have recently offered rosier commentary on at least a few powerhouses in tech and retail:
Wedbush said last week that Palantir (PLTR-11.20%) remains bound for a $1 trillion market cap.
—Harri Weber, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
But getting back to the original thesis of this commentary: my longevity secret.
—Si Liberman, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
More analysis and commentary at johnnavin.substack.com.
—John Navin, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!—
Mark Cooper,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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People always wanted to see the comments from the celebrities and different people there.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, massive-scale incidents continued to increase between 2023 and 2024, accounting for nearly 60% of all incidents, the report revealed.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Without swift action, scientists warn, the next State of the Birds report could bring even graver news.—
Sarah Metz,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Officers opened an investigation and sent the note to the state police crime lab for forensic analysis, authorities said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs after beating the Boston Celtics 118-112 Wednesday in a thrilling game defined by physicality and Boston’s unrelenting dedication to shooting the 3, setting a franchise record with 63 attempts.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Over the course of his career, Woods has been regarded as the greatest golfer of all time, having broken and set numerous records in the sport.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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The agency also noted that the company’s response to its list of observations, formally known as Form 483, was insufficient.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Given that there are very few underwater observations of narwhals and so little is understood about this whale's behavior, however, another researcher who wasn't part of the study team is skeptical.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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No surprises there: The brand's remote shade-matching technology that takes into account your skin type as well as your preferred finish is continuing to impress the beauty community even four years post-launch.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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The initial revelations led to audits by the state comptroller, requested by Gov. Ned Lamont, and the bipartisan auditors of public accounts.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Another limited series based on a true-crime story?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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