commentator

noun

Definition of commentatornext
1
as in analyst

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2
as in broadcaster

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Recent Examples of commentator Bob Lorenz, the Yes Network’s New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets studio commentator, will serve as host. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025 LeBron James, the most powerful basketball player on the planet, and Stephen A. Smith, the most powerful basketball commentator on the planet, are feuding over how James has managed the basketball career of his 20-year-old son, Bronny. — Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025 Laura Washington is a political commentator and longtime Chicago journalist. — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 Jimmy Johnson, longtime Fox Sports commentator, is retiring. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commentator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentator
  1. analyst
  2. columnist
  3. announcer
  4. observer
  5. journalist
  6. reporter
Noun
  • Most analysts say that permanently eliminating the DOE would require Congress approval, and Trump conceded Thursday that lawmakers would likely need to weigh in.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The soft skills that come with data science roles are where analysts truly earn their money, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of certain analyses to form their conclusions.
    — Mark Carey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of analyst
Noun
  • Elizabeth Shackelford is senior policy director at Dartmouth College’s Dickey Center for International Understanding and a foreign affairs columnist for the Chicago Tribune.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Commentary and opinions In Arizona, there’s relief along the border now that Trump is back in charge, columnist Mark Z. Barabak writes.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of columnist
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  • According to fans at the show, an announcer told the crowd that the unplanned pause was due to an electrical fire and said Journey would continue the show, ABC 13 Houston reported.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Roaring fans drowned out the Pauley Pavilion public-address announcer.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of announcer
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  • Some observers may question whether employing AI to scrutinize podcasts might edge into surveillance or the policing of content creators.
    — Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • As both participant and observer, like its protagonist, the film contends with many shades of anguish, in a story about an extended Zambian family mourning the death of a man known to all as Uncle Fred, writes Tribune film critic Michael Phillips.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of observer
Noun
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Last year, Angel City sold a controlling stake to journalist Willow Bay and Disney CEO Bob Iger for an undisclosed sum that valued the team at $250 million.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of journalist
Noun
  • The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1755 Marcus D. Smith is The Sacramento Bee’s Elk Grove reporter.
    — Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The network’s team of reporters, editors and managers working on behalf of America to speak directly to the people of the world in English and in their own languages may never return to the air.
    — Al Pessin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of reporter

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