1
as in comment
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the TV anchors provided a running commentary on the parade
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as in story
usually commentaries plural
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war
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Recent Examples of commentary
Expect her usual brand of biting wit and savvy political commentary.
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Media commentary with a side of snark?
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The upcoming season continues the show’s commitment to authentic Black storytelling and cultural commentary while bringing it to a larger streaming audience.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Media commentary with a side of snark?
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The upcoming season continues the show’s commitment to authentic Black storytelling and cultural commentary while bringing it to a larger streaming audience.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Daily News reached out to lawyers for both sides for comment.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For more than four decades, the Korean immigrant has worked at the shop near Travis Air Force Base, hearing countless stories of loss, sacrifice and heartbreak from military families and service members.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Paxton told stories about running for office for the first time and his 2023 impeachment.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Team owners, of course, reject this kind of analysis.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wellness screenings offer a non-invasive analysis of each guest’s key biomarkers to understand individual needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The film’s chronology and historicity function much the same way.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Presented in somewhat nonlinear chronology, much of the play consists of two-hander scenes between Adam and individual characters, including his new love interest, the confident and flirtatious Alycia (Emma Fulmer).—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Vera Rubin, an astronomer whose observations of galaxy rotation curves in the 1970s provided the first robust evidence for dark matter's existence, embraced her Jewish faith as a guide to understanding her role in the universe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Let every new person, every new opportunity be greeted with neutrality, then observation, then placement.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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An April 2 Challenger, Gray & Christmas report may have confirmed some of their fears.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Preliminary reports from the NTSB do not detail probable causes of crashes or any contributing factors.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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By the first week of December, Olsson boasted seven goals in five matches, becoming the first player in WSL history to score four goals in her first five starts.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Noah Gregor scored the fastest goal to begin a game in franchise history, Mackie Samoskevich followed shortly after to give Florida its fastest two goals to begin a game in franchise history, and the Panthers never looked back in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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In January, another Polymarket account won big by betting that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, would soon be out of power.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The award-winning film is a nuanced portrait of leadership and responsibility that also provides a clear and honest account of the challenges and apparent harms that come from seeking to change the world.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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