as in report
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war
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Recent Examples of commentaries
While Bright Lights is a clinically sound and narratively solid depiction of a sickness, this movie adaptation lacks the novel’s deliciously acerbic descriptions of New York’s sick social scene as well as its protagonist’s self-aware commentaries.
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
These Jones pieces and several others are accompanied by audio commentaries on which animation historians Michael Barrier, Greg Ford, and Eric Goldberg provide valuable context.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Later commentaries describe the relics that came out of the Buddha’s ashes as glittering jewels — some as small as mustard seeds and others resembling gems or golden nuggets.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Northeastern University School of Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has argued through litigation and commentaries that sports betting is a public health concern due to its addictive qualities, aggressive marketing by companies, and the ease of placing a bet through an app.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Judge Biery’s footnote directing readers to Blackstone’s commentaries and Magna Carta may be intended to give a remedial lesson to members of the administration.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The commentaries between the president and the governor, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, also came on the same day Newsom was denied entry to the USA House, despite being scheduled to speak at a fireside chat with Fortune Media.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.
—John Darnielle, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
Raimondo wrote daily commentaries attacking the war, and Garris linked to stories from around the world.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
These Jones pieces and several others are accompanied by audio commentaries on which animation historians Michael Barrier, Greg Ford, and Eric Goldberg provide valuable context.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Later commentaries describe the relics that came out of the Buddha’s ashes as glittering jewels — some as small as mustard seeds and others resembling gems or golden nuggets.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Northeastern University School of Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has argued through litigation and commentaries that sports betting is a public health concern due to its addictive qualities, aggressive marketing by companies, and the ease of placing a bet through an app.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Judge Biery’s footnote directing readers to Blackstone’s commentaries and Magna Carta may be intended to give a remedial lesson to members of the administration.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The commentaries between the president and the governor, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, also came on the same day Newsom was denied entry to the USA House, despite being scheduled to speak at a fireside chat with Fortune Media.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.
—John Darnielle, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
Raimondo wrote daily commentaries attacking the war, and Garris linked to stories from around the world.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentaries
Noun
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An April 2 Challenger, Gray & Christmas report may have confirmed some of their fears.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Preliminary reports from the NTSB do not detail probable causes of crashes or any contributing factors.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oklahoma City led 82-51 at the break, falling a point short of the Thunder regular-season record for points in a half.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The forthcoming scorecards are just one way the group plans to track the public-lands voting records of Wyoming lawmakers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In January, another Polymarket account won big by betting that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, would soon be out of power.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The award-winning film is a nuanced portrait of leadership and responsibility that also provides a clear and honest account of the challenges and apparent harms that come from seeking to change the world.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By the first week of December, Olsson boasted seven goals in five matches, becoming the first player in WSL history to score four goals in her first five starts.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Noah Gregor scored the fastest goal to begin a game in franchise history, Mackie Samoskevich followed shortly after to give Florida its fastest two goals to begin a game in franchise history, and the Panthers never looked back in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Commentaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentaries. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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