commentator
noun
com·men·ta·tor
ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər 
: one who provides commentary: such as
a
: one who reports and discusses news (as on television)
b
: a sportscaster who provides commentary during live events
a color commentator
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But seeing Kirk’s personal items, like his ties and toys left by his children, drove home the loss for Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked closely with Kirk.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of the killing, many Republicans and conservative commentators called for a sweeping crackdown on leftwing groups—assuming that the perpetrator would likely be someone from the opposite side of the political spectrum as Kirk.
—Richard Hall, Time, 14 Sep. 2025
Other public figures have faced criticism over comments made following the murder of the 31-year-old conservative commentator and Turning Point USA co-founder.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Several commentators have noted over the past 24 hours the disproportionate number of K-12 teachers across the country who’ve taken to social media and to celebrate Kirk’s death — and in some cases, get fired for it.
—Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of the killing, many Republicans and conservative commentators called for a sweeping crackdown on leftwing groups—assuming that the perpetrator would likely be someone from the opposite side of the political spectrum as Kirk.
—Richard Hall, Time, 14 Sep. 2025
Other public figures have faced criticism over comments made following the murder of the 31-year-old conservative commentator and Turning Point USA co-founder.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Several commentators have noted over the past 24 hours the disproportionate number of K-12 teachers across the country who’ve taken to social media and to celebrate Kirk’s death — and in some cases, get fired for it.
—Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Commentator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commentator. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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commentator
noun
com·men·ta·tor
ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt-ər
: a person who gives a commentary
especially
: a person who reports and discusses news on radio or television
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