master of ceremonies
noun phrase
1
: a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion
2
: a person who acts as host at a formal event
3
: a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)
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The evening’s master of ceremonies, Gayle King, wore Alexander McQueen.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
Once again, Jerry Douglas was the master of ceremonies.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2024
Louie McKinney, chief of enforcement operations for the U.S. Marshals, served as master of ceremonies.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
For 20 years, BBC news anchor Huw Edwards was Britain's master of ceremonies, covering national events from general elections to royal weddings.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 10 Aug. 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
Once again, Jerry Douglas was the master of ceremonies.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2024
Louie McKinney, chief of enforcement operations for the U.S. Marshals, served as master of ceremonies.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
For 20 years, BBC news anchor Huw Edwards was Britain's master of ceremonies, covering national events from general elections to royal weddings.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 10 Aug. 2024
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