as in story
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
a narration that vastly overstates her minor role in this international affair
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Recent Examples of narration
Patrick Gibson plays Dexter in that series, with Hall providing voiceover narration as Dexter’s inner monologue.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
More than once Snook squabbles with one of her video incarnations over ownership of the narration.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Similar in length and narration to the aforementioned schoolyard scene, a long stretch of time is afforded to this sequence.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
In a few of these, her presence was still felt through voiceover narration.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
More than once Snook squabbles with one of her video incarnations over ownership of the narration.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Similar in length and narration to the aforementioned schoolyard scene, a long stretch of time is afforded to this sequence.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
In a few of these, her presence was still felt through voiceover narration.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narration
Noun
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our goal this episode was ending certain stories in climactic ways, yet building a platform for the show to leap off.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Your Experience section is designed to show your work chronology.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the time of his death, Carter was the longest living president in American history.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Moments like Friday showcase growth for Lindor, 31, who became the fifth shortstop in major-league history to reach 250 home runs.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Democrats, whose votes may not be required to propel Trump’s budget into law, are nonetheless practiced at pummeling the majority party using a political and up-to-the-minute economic narrative.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The narrative of his last four seasons has been of the premature end to his once-elite prime.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Others realize there is a cost to companies that do not take climate change into account.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
21 Apr. 2025
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For the first time ever on record, Matmos recorded some of the album—namely the second half—live in the studio.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Golden Eagles finished last season with a 25-9 record.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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My body has changed—and is changing, like it's being slowly replaced by a similar but slightly less cooperative version.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narration. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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