as in commentary
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
a narration that vastly overstates her minor role in this international affair
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Recent Examples of narration
Among the popular narrations are those read by Ian McKellen, Claire Danes, Dan Stevens, Stephen Fry, Anthony Heald and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2026
And if that’s not enough, Werner Herzog is on the ballot for providing his inimitable narration to his own film, the National Geographic/Disney Plus release Ghost Elephants.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
The finished narration included reflections on watching birds in the garden, gathering friends around their dinner table and spending winters by the fireplace.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Stylish excesses are dialed back as cleaner camerawork, steadier editing and Farrell’s tender narration let the character breathe, blending sci-fi curiosity with classic detective-story stakes.
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Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2026
And if that’s not enough, Werner Herzog is on the ballot for providing his inimitable narration to his own film, the National Geographic/Disney Plus release Ghost Elephants.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
The finished narration included reflections on watching birds in the garden, gathering friends around their dinner table and spending winters by the fireplace.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Stylish excesses are dialed back as cleaner camerawork, steadier editing and Farrell’s tender narration let the character breathe, blending sci-fi curiosity with classic detective-story stakes.
—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narration
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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Included in the bonus features is a commentary track by director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and costume designer Molly Rogers.
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Gil was trapped beneath more than 100 tons of rubble after the partial collapse of the Galerias Playa Grande commercial center, which includes buildings nine and four stories tall.
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For generations, society has conditioned us to measure life through chronology.
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Even before the chronology starts to go haywire, the film has the mood of the past in its chilly bones.
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The pages contained everything to know, all the history of the island and the church.
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Anticipation for the milestone holiday has been building for much of the year, serving as an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their complicated history as onetime colonists of an empire who became a superpower of their own.
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The Alameda County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy report is awaiting test results after extra testing was requested by Martin’s family.
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The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
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The against-all-odds survival narrative stunned even veteran first responders.
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Warren Buffett maintains his faith in America's resilience and innovation, while Elon Musk highlights technology's role in shaping national narratives.
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When the accounts first launched many said other than the free $1,000 from the government, maybe not.
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On Wednesday, July 1, the 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West posted to her and her mother’s joint TikTok account, posing with bright blue hair, nail piercings and even a skull design on her lipstick.
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Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
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But the records do not identify Swift or Kelce or indicate whether the event is directly connected to the couple.
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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narration. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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