commentator

noun

com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər How to pronounce commentator (audio)
Synonyms of commentatornext
: one who provides commentary: such as
a
: one who reports and discusses news (as on television)
b
: a sportscaster who provides commentary during live events
a color commentator

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The organizers included activist Amy Sousa and commentator Brandi Kruse, who previously helped organize rallies supporting WNBA player Sophie Cunningham. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 The year has acquired a talismanic significance for China watchers, military planners, and commentators who see it as the moment Beijing could move against Taiwan. — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 This week’s guest is Osama Chabbi, one of the few fashion commentators that emerged on Instagram post-pandemic that actually has something to say. — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Leavitt, who is soon to become a commentator for Fox News, gave no indication that there was anything. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commentator

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of commentator was in the 14th century

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commentator

noun
com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt-ər How to pronounce commentator (audio)
: a person who gives a commentary
especially : a person who reports and discusses news on radio or television

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