as in announcers
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention
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Recent Examples of emcees
Few emcees have left a lyrical imprint as sharp and respected as Big L, whose punchline-heavy delivery and fearless competitiveness helped define New York Hip-Hop during the ’90s.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The event’s main emcees in New York will be Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora along with co-hosts Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough in Las Vegas, Chance the Rapper in Chicago, and a TBD host in Puerto Rico.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Dave participates in and emcees numerous fundraising events for nonprofit groups throughout the year.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Incorporating a trio of deft but idiosyncratic emcees and an indie crooner seems like a tall task, but the members of WHATMORE see it as an opportunity.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
For the rest of the night, Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap played the role of solicitous emcees, introducing songs, thanking the crowd for their support and encouraging security to hand out more water to those along the barrier.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The emcees for the night were Skye Ostreicher and Landon Dais, NYC Assemblyman, and DJ Moe Skillz kept the vibe fun with fun beats.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The Grammy-winning rapper previously hosted the VMAs in 2022, cohosting with fellow emcees Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
In the other, parents and other adults are walking between tables hosted by local environmental groups as a DJ from a local radio station emcees—live to both the attendees and listeners on the air.
—Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The event’s main emcees in New York will be Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora along with co-hosts Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough in Las Vegas, Chance the Rapper in Chicago, and a TBD host in Puerto Rico.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Dave participates in and emcees numerous fundraising events for nonprofit groups throughout the year.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Incorporating a trio of deft but idiosyncratic emcees and an indie crooner seems like a tall task, but the members of WHATMORE see it as an opportunity.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
For the rest of the night, Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap played the role of solicitous emcees, introducing songs, thanking the crowd for their support and encouraging security to hand out more water to those along the barrier.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The emcees for the night were Skye Ostreicher and Landon Dais, NYC Assemblyman, and DJ Moe Skillz kept the vibe fun with fun beats.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The Grammy-winning rapper previously hosted the VMAs in 2022, cohosting with fellow emcees Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
In the other, parents and other adults are walking between tables hosted by local environmental groups as a DJ from a local radio station emcees—live to both the attendees and listeners on the air.
—Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcees
Noun
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The team announcers will say that, and so will some of the signs.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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From 1947 through ’76, NBC would use either the play-by-play announcers or analysts for the Fall Classic.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … FAMILY FEUD — 'The View' hosts blast conservative influencer who urged women to have more kids.—
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FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Content on Amazon Live includes live broadcasts with fan-favorite celebrities, creators and hosts; coverage of big cultural moments, and original series including In Bed with Paige DeSorbo, Pick Your Prize, and Shopping Court.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Emcees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcees. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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