coanchor

noun

Definition of coanchornext
as in anchorwoman

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Recent Examples of coanchor America coanchor introduces Michael Strahan Daily Defense, a collection of five products to help every man score great skin. — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Where some sons may have let their mother win on purpose, the ABC coanchor brought his A-game, accompanied by a slew of hilarious banter that Louise couldn’t help but laugh at. — Rebecca Norris, Good Housekeeping, 21 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coanchor
  1. anchorwoman
  2. anchorman
  3. newscaster
Noun
  • Tessa Thompson plays Anna Andrews, a former Atlanta anchorwoman looking to reclaim her chair after a year away, currently occupied by blond Lexy (rhymes with sexy) Jones (Rebecca Rittenhouse).
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Katie Couric has been a household name for decades as a famed anchorwoman.
    — Emily St. Martin, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
Definition of anchorwoman
Noun
  • In 1971, Life Magazine did a cover story on Walter Cronkite, the legendary CBS News managing editor and anchorman.
    — Andrew Lack, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • In 1973, management lured Kurtis back to CBS Chicago as principal anchor, working alongside commentator and anchorman Walter Jacobson.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Definition of anchorman
Noun
  • Murder at The Hawaii Theatre alongside KHON-TV Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Definition of newscaster

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“Coanchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coanchor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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