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
As a result, the show lacks the political commentary that has come to define much of Colbert’s run.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
As host of The Late Show, Colbert synthesized the sharp political commentary of his old show; the wacky hijinks of predecessor David Letterman; and his own much more empathetic and sincere personality.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
When people have found out about it in the years that followed, the commentary hasn't always been complimentary.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
So expect some commentary from me in the coming weeks about the feasibility of lunar mass drivers, putting hundreds of GW worth of data centers in orbit, colonizing Mars and more.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
As host of The Late Show, Colbert synthesized the sharp political commentary of his old show; the wacky hijinks of predecessor David Letterman; and his own much more empathetic and sincere personality.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
When people have found out about it in the years that followed, the commentary hasn't always been complimentary.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
So expect some commentary from me in the coming weeks about the feasibility of lunar mass drivers, putting hundreds of GW worth of data centers in orbit, colonizing Mars and more.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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The agency did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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SkinnyRx and Genesis Health International did not respond to requests for comment.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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This two-story house has three bedrooms and four bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The recent Mother’s Day confrontation at Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse in Little Rock arrived accompanied by cellphone footage, influencer commentary, competing eyewitness narratives, reaction videos and enough online forensic analysis to qualify as a minor branch of cable-news jurisprudence.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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Break down the chronology of your and Christian’s relationship.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Written in third person narration, the novel follows a linear chronology of events.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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New findings from the University of Cambridge’s Scott Polar Research Institute confirm the mayor’s observations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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The Texas Eagle uses bi-level Superliner cars with first-class private rooms, a dining car that serves full meals, and a Sightseer Lounge car, or observation car, with floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Among frequent issues cited in the adverse event reports were administration of an extra or incorrect dose, issues with communication about a product, and prescribing errors.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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On Thursday, May 28, the National Park Service (NPS) confirmed in a release that park rangers had received a report around midnight local time regarding the four people who had fallen.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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One of the most improbable stories in college golf history ended late Tuesday afternoon in Carlsbad.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Hello Sanctos entered the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in 2015 on the cusp of history.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Hancock was the prop master on Marshals, per IMDb and his Instagram account.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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