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commentator

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Definition of commentator

as in analyst

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as in broadcaster

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Recent Examples of commentator On the back half of the show, Matt and The Sun’s Josh Tolentino chat about the Ravens’ hire of Kyle Youmans to replace longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster Gerry Sandusky as their new lead commentator in the booth. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026 For years, Shapiro was parked in the sweet spot for a conservative commentator. — Emily Tamkin, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 Doku's absence prompted a French commentator, France Pierron, to criticize the player's intention to leave the World Cup. — CBS News, 24 June 2026 Wilkins is a musician, political writer and commentator who was born in Boston. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for commentator

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Noun

Jacob Macumber-Rosin is an excise tax policy analyst at the foundation.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Shares of the cybersecurity company have surged almost 90% in 2026 so far, and analyst Gray Powell sees more room to run with a $380 price target.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of analyst

Noun

On Thursday, photos released by state broadcaster IRIB showed the commander sitting next to Khamenei’s casket during a farewell ceremony in Tehran.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Oraiokastro Mayor Pandelis Tsakiris said on Greece’s state broadcaster ERT that several businesses and homes were damaged but a clearer picture would emerge after authorities conducted a full evaluation.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of broadcaster

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In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026
Most of the leading liberal intellectuals of the day—Lionel Trilling, George Orwell, Hannah Arendt, Isaiah Berlin, the columnist James Wechsler, and above all Reinhold Niebuhr—did too.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of columnist

Noun

The announcers previously noted in the broadcast that cameras wouldn’t catch any shot of Chiefs players because of the Swift-Kelce nuptials.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
On top of that, ESPN announcers said the humidity changed the consistency of the buns.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of announcer

Noun

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of journalist

Noun

Adriana Valasis, an N+ reporter in Mexico City who has covered World Cups and the Olympic Games, has seen firsthand how the Mexican national team lifted the fans’ spirits and brought Mexican society together.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of reporter

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