voice-over
noun
1
a
: the voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a motion picture or television commercial)
b
: the voice of a visible character (as in a motion picture) expressing unspoken thoughts
2
: a recording of a voice-over
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Hackman turned to painting and did voice-over work and writing books.
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Yes, that actor did do an English dub for a Studio Ghibli movie
Our database isn’t great with catching voice-over work in English dubs.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
There's a goofy, lightly icky charm to the voice-overs and visuals, and the upgrade paths are pleasantly addictive.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
At a separate moment, the sounds of a voice-over began playing.
—Mike Vulpo, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Yes, that actor did do an English dub for a Studio Ghibli movie
Our database isn’t great with catching voice-over work in English dubs.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
There's a goofy, lightly icky charm to the voice-overs and visuals, and the upgrade paths are pleasantly addictive.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
At a separate moment, the sounds of a voice-over began playing.
—Mike Vulpo, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for voice-over
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“Voice-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice-over. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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