voice-over
noun
1
a
: the voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a motion picture or television commercial)
b
: the voice of a visible character (as in a motion picture) expressing unspoken thoughts
2
: a recording of a voice-over
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Netflix released the trailer for the reality TV show on YouTube on Wednesday, which starts with a voice-over of a cheerleader talking about how the DCC will always be in each other’s lives before explaining the harsh reality of trying out to be a Cowboys cheerleader with all the talent.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
In voice-over, June tells us that Boston falls (which is to say, rises) 19 days after Mayday’s attack — that the fighting was over before the Marines ever landed in Southie.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Throughout the season, Coop holds forth in voice-over monologues long on faux profundity, mannered phrasings, and lists.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Frequently in Hollywood, sign language is accompanied by captions, but the directors of Deaf President Now! opted to use voice-overs when the Deaf interviewees are on set.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
In voice-over, June tells us that Boston falls (which is to say, rises) 19 days after Mayday’s attack — that the fighting was over before the Marines ever landed in Southie.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Throughout the season, Coop holds forth in voice-over monologues long on faux profundity, mannered phrasings, and lists.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Frequently in Hollywood, sign language is accompanied by captions, but the directors of Deaf President Now! opted to use voice-overs when the Deaf interviewees are on set.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
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“Voice-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice-over. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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