commentator

noun

Definition of commentatornext
1
as in analyst

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2
as in broadcaster

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Recent Examples of commentator Plus, no one seems to be complaining that a Braves Hall of Famer is the commentator. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The conservative commentator argued that treating movies differently because of their subject matter infringed on filmmakers’ constitutional rights. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 The country singer and political commentator released her debut album in 2023. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 Hilton is former Fox News commentator and host, and served as an aide to British Prime Minister David Cameron. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commentator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentator
  1. analyst
  2. broadcaster
  3. columnist
  4. announcer
  5. observer
  6. journalist
  7. reporter
Noun
  • Prosecutor Jason Wu, during questioning of FBI analyst Elizabeth Riddell, asked about Sanon’s exchanges with Pretel, the FBI informant.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The analyst added that the firm has several advantages over its competitors, including its decades of experience designing, building and managing high-performance computing solutions.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of analyst
Noun
  • As such, the broadcaster is also tapping into France’s booming YouTube talent pool to lure the younger demos.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • One example is the hit romance Perfect Crown, made with Korean broadcaster MBC.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of broadcaster
Noun
  • The Times’ business columnist Michael Hiltzik did a convincing breakdown and rebuttal to Friedersdorf.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The voting panel includes myself, Blair Kerkhoff, Pete Grathoff and columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of columnist
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  • With two of Fox’s NFL announcers working MLB playoff series (thus moving Chris Myers up to a different team), the network will use Charlotte Hornets TV voice Eric Collins with Mark Schlereth on Sunday’s Dolphins-Bengals game.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The press box announcer informed the media Sean Newcomb was coming in for the bottom of the ninth, but that announcement turned out to be premature.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • Netanyahu and his party, Likud, are not ahead in most mainstream polls, and yet most observers of any credibility agree that damn near anything could happen, especially given Israel’s complicated parliamentary arrangements and wild array of parties.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The full occultation was visible across a swath of North America, Western Africa and the Atlantic Ocean, where the moon passed directly between Jupiter and the observer.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of observer
Noun
  • Both candidates wove personal attacks and affordability points into questions that a panel of journalists from across the state asked on a variety of topics.
    — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Breaking through this boredom — especially when hosting influencers and journalists who have so often been there and done that — is perhaps easier said than done.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of journalist
Noun
  • The Athletic, which eliminated its Sox beat writer position a few years ago, had three reporters at Game 3.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Local sports reporter Eric Bailey shared a video from the concert.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reporter

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“Commentator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentator. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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