Noun acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention Verb She agreed to emcee at an awards dinner.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The virtual event will culminate in a webinar on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 to 10 a.m., with CBS 8 anchor Carlo Cecchetto on air as the emcee. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Parkinson’s Association hosts virtual fundraiser Saturday to support its programs," 21 Aug. 2020

The Democratic National Convention reached its climax on Thursday (Aug. 20), as Joe Biden accepted his party's nomination, emcee Julia Louis-Dreyfus nearly stole the show and a lineup of artists delivered powerful performances. Billboard Staff, Billboard, "Bette Midler Has Some Spicy Words for Trump as 2020 DNC Concludes," 21 Aug. 2020

The emcee for the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, tried something the previous three hosts had not: comedy. TheWeek, "Watch Julia Louis-Dreyfus roast Trump while hosting the DNC," 21 Aug. 2020

The nearly 20 speakers, spearheaded by former Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams and emcee actress Tracee Ellis Ross, touched on Mr. Biden’s experience, highlighted the continuing need for racial equality and criticized Mr. Trump’s leadership. ... Emily Glazer, WSJ, "Four Key Takeaways From the DNC’s Second Night," 19 Aug. 2020

Three years ago Gross started using his voice as an announcer/emcee. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Waiting to get back into the swing of things," 12 Aug. 2020

Chaka Mkali, also known as I Self Devine, is a musician, hip-hop emcee, racial justice trainer, graffiti artist, muralist and director of organizing and community building at the Minneapolis nonprofit Hope Community. Chaka Mkali, Star Tribune, "A Moment of Silence: 'Diamond Moment' by Chaka Mkali," 9 Aug. 2020

The streaming platform formally greenlit the reality competition show for season 2 with ballroom veteran Dashaun Wesley returning to emcee, HBO Max announced Thursday. Nick Romano, EW.com, "Legendary will keep voguing down in season 2 with Megan Thee Stallion, Jameela Jamil," 9 July 2020

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Everyone's favorite Hustler Keke Palmer will emcee this year's unprecedented festivities. Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, "How The Heck Are The 2020 VMAs Actually Going To Work?," 28 Aug. 2020

Driver will emcee the event while Alvarez will receive a lifetime achievement award. Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony featuring Favre and Nelson has been relocated to the Club at Lac La Belle," 22 June 2020

Kaila White, a breaking news producer at The Arizona Republic, will emcee the show. Michelle Rogers, USA TODAY, "Virtual storytelling show to feature stories of outdoor adventures," 15 May 2020

And finally, Elektra emcees the final event as the men offer up their best femme realness. Stephen Daw, Billboard, "In With the New: 5 Key Takeaways From 'Pose' Season 2 Finale," 21 Aug. 2019

Poehler emcees a fictional variation of an at-home late-night show. Darren Franich, EW.com, "The Parks and Recreation reunion really was something special: Review," 1 May 2020

The Bryant-Jordan Awards Banquet emcee Chris Stewart will serve as the host of the broadcast. al, "Homewood’s Lainey Phelps has taught others how to win on and off the field," 7 Apr. 2020

Hundreds attended the event, which was emceed by 92Zew’s Tony Plosczynski and included musical guests DJ Mr. Wilson and Radio Incorporated. Michael Dumas, al, "Show Us Your Mardi Gras Gowns: Marry Mates get mythical," 16 Feb. 2020

The Ayodele Drummers signaled dinner in the International Ballroom, where a program was emceed by Michelle Relerford and Rob Stafford, of NBC-5. Candace Jordan, chicagotribune.com, "Chaka Khan lights up Chicago Urban League dinner," 8 Nov. 2019

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