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as in comment
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the TV anchors provided a running commentary on the parade
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as in report
usually commentaries plural
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 commentary
This feature, called Zelda Notes, even includes commentary from Princess Zelda.
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PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Murrow’s reporting and commentary were broadcast live and that’s a byword here as everything clatters with real-time rhythms.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Trump believes tariffs will restore the U.S. economy, but there's no shortage of commentary and surging betting odds over growing fears of a U.S. recession.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition to his Emmy-winning commentaries, Jacobson’s legacy includes some notable reporting scoops, such as a 1992 prison interview with serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Murrow’s reporting and commentary were broadcast live and that’s a byword here as everything clatters with real-time rhythms.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Trump believes tariffs will restore the U.S. economy, but there's no shortage of commentary and surging betting odds over growing fears of a U.S. recession.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition to his Emmy-winning commentaries, Jacobson’s legacy includes some notable reporting scoops, such as a 1992 prison interview with serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Justice Department officials did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to reports from local affiliate station Fox 4 and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28-year-old Jackson Oltmanns had just finished delivering food for DoorDash in south Fort Worth at around 2 a.m. local time on March 31.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The incident report was issued Sunday at 1:26 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 2 p.m. Past Incidents in the last 12 hours: There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sheeran has made some pop-up appearances recently, busking in front of surprised passers-by, while also previewing tracks from the forthcoming record for tastemakers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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De Bruyne’s impact at City since joining from Wolfsburg in 2015 has been huge, with the Belgian scoring 106 goals in 413 appearances, contributing to 187 Premier League goals (scoring or assisting), equalling the assist record for a single season and winning 19 trophies.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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My direct observation solidifies the points above.—
Martin Potters,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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Chen’s more upbeat observations are belied by polls that show American worries about relations with China.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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By many accounts, Planned Parenthood is an incurably sick beast whose time is nearing its end.—
Erik Baptist,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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As of reporting, the announcement hasn’t made its way to any other official Nintendo social media account or its YouTube channel.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our goal this episode was ending certain stories in climactic ways, yet building a platform for the show to leap off.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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