Commentary
Commentary noun - A series of explanations or observations on something (as an event).
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Synonyms for Commentary
Summary and commentary are semantically related in abstract topic. In some cases you can use "Summary" instead a noun "Commentary".
Summary
Summary noun - A short statement of the main points.
Commentary and summary are semantically related in abstract topic. Sometimes you can use "Commentary" instead a noun "Summary".
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| good | good commentary | good summary |
| detailed | detailed commentary | detailed summary |
| brief | brief commentary | brief summary |
| complete | complete commentary | complete summary |
| Other adjectives: original, heavy, actual, entire, real, dry, extensive, little, amusing, humorous, general, hilarious, official, comic, previous, historical, online, snarky, in-depth. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Further deconstructed when a Haruka/Yukari/Ake threesome (NSFW) (SFW summary and commentary) goes awry, and Ake gets an eyeful of What Haruka Is In Bed.
Source: Roleplay / Ride Alone Complex -
Clip Show: About half of episode 14 is a clip summary of the first half of the series, packaged as an internal SEELE report about Gendous activities, and some commentary from Shinjis classmates.
Source: Anime / Neon Genesis Evangelion -
Equip Jessica with any of her Battle Bikinis, and his comments on the status summary screen change from general tips and commentary to openly admiring her.
Source: Video Game / Dragon Quest VIII
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Summary and Commentary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/commentary/summary
Commentary & Summary. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/commentary/summary>.
Summary or Commentary. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/commentary/summary.
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