Meaning & use
commentary
Spoken or written comments that explain, analyze, or give an opinion on an event or piece of work.
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The sports announcer provided lively commentary throughout the entire match.
Her book offers sharp commentary on the political changes of the past decade.
A note on using this word
Commentary can be live and spoken, as with sports broadcasts, or written and reflective, as in essays and articles.
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