as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention
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Recent Examples of emcee
Few emcees have left a lyrical imprint as sharp and respected as Big L, whose punchline-heavy delivery and fearless competitiveness helped define New York Hip-Hop during the ’90s.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The emcee for the evening is Brenda Knight of Ladies in Red.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, Buckley was visibly moved to hear her name read as her streak culminated at the 98th Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who returned as emcee for the second year in a row.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Conan O’Brien is back for his second consecutive year as emcee of the Oscars.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The emcee for the evening is Brenda Knight of Ladies in Red.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, Buckley was visibly moved to hear her name read as her streak culminated at the 98th Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who returned as emcee for the second year in a row.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Conan O’Brien is back for his second consecutive year as emcee of the Oscars.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
Noun
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The other cost-slashing option that is seldom practiced is the simulcast in which the radio network broadcasts the TV announcers, a path the Dallas Stars have preferred for decades.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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That's the upcoming feature-length documentary that chronicles the life of legendary late Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Bills have a host of capable receiving options like Shakir, tight end Dalton Kincaid and now wide receiver DJ Moore, who was acquired for a second round pick, but the team still has a need at the position.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Broidy’s lawyers also alleged that Chalker had orchestrated the hacking of the Emirati Ambassador to Washington and had used spy tactics against critics who opposed Qatar’s role as host of the World Cup in 2022.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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