Commentary and Remark

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

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

Nearby Words: comment, commentator, commentation

Remark

Remark noun - A briefly expressed opinion.
Usage example: the director made some short remarks about the new museum before officially opening the doors to visitors

Commentary is a synonym for remark in language topic. Sometimes you can use "Commentary" instead a noun "Remark", if it concerns topics such as comment.

How words are described

particular particular commentary particular remark
similar similar commentary similar remark
typical typical commentary typical remark
brief brief commentary brief remark
Other adjectives: sarcastic, dry, little, bad, scathing, biting, subtle, ironic, clever, humorous, witty, funny, occasional, snarky.

Both words in one sentence

  • This is not a place for personal commentary on another's remark or arguing without adding a Fridge Brilliance comment of your own.
  • Useful Notes / George W. Bush In the DVD commentary, the writers remark that they only included him out of fairness and thought he had "no fucking way" of actually winning.
  • Literature / The Perilous Gard Most memorably his remark about hoping to get a spot next to Kate at the Last Judgment because he wants to hear her commentary on the proceedings.
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