master of ceremonies
noun phrase
1
: a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion
2
: a person who acts as host at a formal event
3
: a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)
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The award ceremony would be held on December 7, with the president himself slated to act as master of ceremonies.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This unmissable event will be an opportunity to celebrate a rich artistic year and laugh at the witty remarks of Benjamin Lavernhe, master of ceremonies for this edition.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Trevor Noah will return to anchor the 2026 Grammys, marking the former late-night host's sixth consecutive run as master of ceremonies.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Trevor Noah will return to anchor the 2026 Grammys, marking the former late-night host's sixth consecutive run as master of ceremonies.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Jan. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This unmissable event will be an opportunity to celebrate a rich artistic year and laugh at the witty remarks of Benjamin Lavernhe, master of ceremonies for this edition.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Trevor Noah will return to anchor the 2026 Grammys, marking the former late-night host's sixth consecutive run as master of ceremonies.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Trevor Noah will return to anchor the 2026 Grammys, marking the former late-night host's sixth consecutive run as master of ceremonies.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Master of ceremonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20of%20ceremonies. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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