talking head
noun
: the televised head and shoulders shot of a person talking
also
: a television personality who appears in such shots
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The debate was followed by hours of talking heads analyzing the candidates' performances.
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With the talking heads spinning narrative’s day in and day out, investors can feel more confused than ever.
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David Trainer, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Her only ally is a mystical axe whose victims wind up as decapitated, talking heads.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Authorities initially reported no indication of foul play, but as one talking head in the documentary special explains, that December's autopsy report revealing ketamine in his system immediately altered the official narrative.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Miller appears in a talking head in the final episode, as if he’s been summoned by the echoes of his own essential work.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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David Trainer, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Her only ally is a mystical axe whose victims wind up as decapitated, talking heads.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Authorities initially reported no indication of foul play, but as one talking head in the documentary special explains, that December's autopsy report revealing ketamine in his system immediately altered the official narrative.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Miller appears in a talking head in the final episode, as if he’s been summoned by the echoes of his own essential work.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for talking head
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“Talking head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talking%20head. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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