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 Fast-forward by three decades and now, when the late Cubs announcer Harry Caray suffered a stroke before the 1987 season, Dreesen was one of many celebrities asked to call play-by-play in his place. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The whole affair was emceed by longtime Knicks announcer Mike Breen, who was also the voice of the NBA Finals for ESPN. — Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026 Over the years, Cohn became one of ESPN's most recognizable personalities, serving as a host, reporter, interviewer, commentator, writer and play-by-play announcer. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The National Sports Media Association also honored longtime Atlanta Hawks play‑by‑play announcer Steve Holman. — Faysal Aalen, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for announcer

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The 2026 World Cup party will go on without any of its three hosts, as Team USA was outclassed 4-1 by Belgium Monday night and eliminated in the Round of 16.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
The Galaxy host Club America on Saturday in an exhibition match and return to MLS play on July 17 at home against LAFC.

— Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 7 July 2026

Definition of host

Noun

There’s a resident big band that sets the tempo for dancing—there are even gentlemen hosts available for ladies—and a DJ rocks the small disco late into the night.

— Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
There also will be live music with a DJ, giveaways from Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, a scavenger hunt for kids and other family-friendly activities.

— Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Definition of DJ

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He even got invited to emcee at Power & Light for England and Panama’s World Cup game.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
The gathering reunites key figures from the original 1976 tasting and brings together wine icons, critics, collectors, and media, with Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson as emcee.

— Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of emcee

Noun

Murder at The Hawaii Theatre alongside KHON-TV Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2026

Definition of newscaster

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