Thesaurus results for COMMENTARY

commentary

noun

ˈkä-mən-ˌter-ē

Definition of commentary

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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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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 Insurers reprice fast once they've been burned, and the market's collective judgment on compounding chokepoint risk will move before most public commentary catches up. — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Americans benefited from a robust labor market, a buoyant stock market, bigger tax refunds and savings, said Kathy Bostjancic, chief economist at Nationwide, said in commentary issued Thursday. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Investors will be looking for more commentary around product demand and tariffs as well as AI on a call set for 5 pm ET. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Johnson reflected on his early research in a commentary submitted in 2023 as part of his doctoral submission. — Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commentary

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Noun

Westlake Mayor Kim Greaves also did not respond to an email from the Star-Telegram seeking comment.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
The district did not immediately respond to The Bee’s request for comment.

— Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of comment

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Unlike the low-tech solution in American author Mary Mapes Dodge's 19th-century story, modern dike patrols are able to plot possible problems caused by drought in an app and send it to authorities who can then quickly carry our repairs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
That episode inspires a Gospel story where Jesus is asleep on a cushion in the stern of the boat during a furious storm.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of story

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Just remember, this post is not for hints or clues, this post has the answer and some analysis of today’s guessing game and so forth.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
But as the days dwindle, local officials have said an independent analysis is still needed to answer residents’ concerns.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of analysis

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The agreement follows months of negotiations over Canal+‘s future investment obligations under France’s media chronology, which links broadcasters’ financial commitments to the timing of their access to theatrical releases.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 July 2026
The amount pledged by the pay-TV giant also see Canal+ benefit from a six-media window in France’s strict media chronology system.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026

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There will also be multicultural food vendors, an international marketplace, community art projects, drum circles, youth soccer, interactive art activities and family programming designed to encourage participation rather than simply observation.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
This proactive approach, combining data analysis with direct observation and long-term vision, positions them for superior returns.

— James Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of observation

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New images circulating online appear to show what defense analysts believe is the fifth prototype of China’s sixth-generation J-36 fighter jet, according to a report.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Associated Press journalists Niniek Karmini and Edna Tarigan in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed to this report.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of report

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Evander is also the fifth-fastest player to reach 100 regular-season goal contributions in MLS history — doing so in just 104 games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
His home county Drago has a history of resistance that’s been met with police crackdowns and enhanced surveillance, researchers say – particularlyafter the county emerged as a hub of protest in the 2008 Tibetan demonstrations.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of history

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Strantz, according to his LinkedIn account, is a sports business attorney who has served as the Rockets’ senior team counsel since July 2024.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Trial testimony indicated clients transferred upwards of $2 million to Engle, expecting the money to remain in those accounts until their loans were funded.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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