Analysis
Analysis noun - A series of explanations or observations on something (as an event).
Usage example: gave a thorough analysis of the main character's motives
Play-by-play and analysis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Play-by-play" instead a noun "Analysis".
Play-by-play
Play-by-play noun - A series of explanations or observations on something (as an event).
Usage example: on Monday mornings she usually gives her coworkers a detailed play-by-play on how her weekend date went
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Synonyms for Play-by-play
Analysis and play-by-play are semantically related. You can use "Analysis" instead a noun phrase "Play-by-play".
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Combat Commentator: Deker during the Jayden/Kevin fight in "I've Got A Spell On Blue", though he's doing more color/analysis than play-by-play.
Source: Series / Power Rangers Samurai -
Howard Cosell gives play-by-play for a political assassination in exactly the same style as his sports analysis at the beginning of Woody Allen's first film, Bananas.
Source: Combat Commentator - Also related to sportscaster analysis, where they analyze the play-by-play and deliver a verdict on why Team A lost.
Source: After-Action Report
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