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
In 2025, Meriem Bennani was the emcee, and the event was held at a working commercial helicopter facility, where aircraft landed and took off during the event.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Gregg’s lawsuit also described the experiences of WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and Erica Wheeler, Adidas athletes who participated as emcees in the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in February.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Wild in-arena host Kirsten Krull will serve as the event’s emcee, while sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer is the keynote speaker.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
The gala’s emcee, Brian Bernasconi, stood out among the crowd for his black-and-white suit jacket from Hammer and Lewis Clothiers, patterned with large quatrefoils.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Gregg’s lawsuit also described the experiences of WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and Erica Wheeler, Adidas athletes who participated as emcees in the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in February.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Wild in-arena host Kirsten Krull will serve as the event’s emcee, while sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer is the keynote speaker.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
The gala’s emcee, Brian Bernasconi, stood out among the crowd for his black-and-white suit jacket from Hammer and Lewis Clothiers, patterned with large quatrefoils.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
Noun
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The announcer and crowd started to go wild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Vin Scully—Greatest announcer in history.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition, the formula features a host of botanical oils for extra smoothing and a soft-to-the-touch feel.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Martin recounts her experience to co-host Steve Inskeep.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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