Commentary and Observation

Commentary

Commentary noun - A series of explanations or observations on something (as an event).
Usage example: the TV anchors provided a running commentary on the parade
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Synonyms for Commentary

Observation is a synonym for commentary in language topic. In some cases you can use "Observation" instead a noun "Commentary", when it comes to topics like analysis.

Nearby Words: comment, commentator, commentation

Observation

Observation noun - A state of being aware.

Commentary is a synonym for observation in language topic. You can use "Commentary" instead a noun "Observation", if it concerns topics such as comment, comment on something scrutinized.

How words are described

good good commentary good observation
detailed detailed commentary detailed observation
similar similar commentary similar observation
regular regular commentary regular observation
Other adjectives: critical, deep, heavy, actual, real, constant, ironic, social, humorous, interesting, general, political, hilarious, occasional, previous, historical, snarky.

Both words in one sentence

  • 20% More Awesome In a DVD commentary, the writers insisted the word "underpants" is 20% funnier than "underwear", attributing the observation to Ken Keeler.
  • Observation of this phenomenon is also a running gag in the comic-commentary blog The Comics Curmudgeon.
    Source: Menace Decay
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