MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

mistress of ceremonies

noun

as in disc jockey

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Recent Examples of mistress of ceremonies Mindy Grossman, partner and vice chair of Consello and a previous honoree, served as mistress of ceremonies. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 But bafflingly, just as cohost Alfonso Ribeiro was turning the mic over to his co-mistress of ceremonies, Julianne Hough, the onscreen board under the judges showed a seven and an eight. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025

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Noun

The Minnesota native — who began his acting career shortly after serving in World War II and working as a radio disc jockey — starred in more than 30 films over his career.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
During court proceedings in Clark County, Hamade was identified as a dentist from Dearborn, Michigan, while Harb works as a disc jockey and Sobh works as a physical therapist.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of disc jockey

Noun

Mike Veeck, son of team owner Bill Veeck, hatched a plan to stop the hemorrhaging, inviting WLUP shock jock Steve Dahl to burn a crate of disco records on the field in the break between a White Sox and Detroit Tigers doubleheader.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026
And like Limbaugh, who built himself from a radio shock jock to a media titan by feeding listeners’ grievances, Fuentes tells his audience a story that encourages them to channel their anxieties and frustrations into disdain and hate for women and non-white people.

— Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

Definition of shock jock

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

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