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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 report
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
Some celebrities aren’t so pleased with Campbell’s commentary.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Today, along with all those stats, YouTube announced a new feature called Watch With, which lets creators add their own commentary and analysis to sports content in real time.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Her many books explored this rich terrain of Black thought, one marked by anger and beauty and wry social commentary.
—Kevin Young, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
There are also numerous discussions, reviews, summaries, commentary, and other artifacts about these software packages also online, much like one would find book reviews.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Today, along with all those stats, YouTube announced a new feature called Watch With, which lets creators add their own commentary and analysis to sports content in real time.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Her many books explored this rich terrain of Black thought, one marked by anger and beauty and wry social commentary.
—Kevin Young, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
There are also numerous discussions, reviews, summaries, commentary, and other artifacts about these software packages also online, much like one would find book reviews.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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The Paramount Network did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s comments come amid an ongoing quarrel over whether trans people should be permitted to use restrooms that align with their gender identity in the Capitol building.Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Speculation about the Obamas’ West Coast move kicked off in 2014 and stayed at a low hum, with reports of a big real estate purchase resurfacing in 2016.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite reports of both animals and people catching bird flu across the U.S., the risk to the public remains low, the Centers for Disease Control has said.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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With comprehensive data analysis, doctors can offer more targeted care and improve health outcomes.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Early analysis from the Climate Prediction Center suggests that the country's forecast could be divided, with the western half experiencing unseasonably warm conditions, including Alaska, and the eastern half experiencing below-average temperatures.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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He was booked into jail just after 10 p.m., Davidson County Sheriff's Office record showed.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The cyberattack compromised the medical records of around a hundred million patients, and profoundly disrupted the flow of data and payment.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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The team is collecting more observations and hopes to take real-time data from Mars someday and use it to make predictions, much like weather forecasters do on Earth.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pairing Electrons The case of Kamerlingh Onnes’ observations (and superconductivity seen in other extremely cold metals) was finally cracked in 1957.Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 80% of homeowners own a potentially appreciating asset other than their primary residence, which the Aspen Institute defines as retirement accounts, stocks and bonds, business equity, other real estate and other financial assets, including cryptocurrency.Samantha Delouya, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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After marrying a president and becoming an Assad the by all accounts dazzling Syrian First Lady vowed to use her analytical and business skills to change the image of Syria, inside and out.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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