Synonyms for commentary
ˈkɒm ənˌtɛr icom·men·ta·ry

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1. commentary

   A definition is exact, an explanation general; a definition is formal, a description pictorial. A definition must include all that belongs to the object defined, and exclude all that does not; a description may include only some general features; an explanation may simply throw light upon some point of special difficulty. An exposition undertakes to state more fully what is compactly given or only implied in the text; as, an exposition of Scripture. Interpretation is ordinarily from one language into another, or from the language of one period into that of another; it may also be a statement giving the doubtful or hidden meaning of that which is recondite or perplexing; as, the interpretation of a dream, a riddle, or of some difficult passage. Definition, explanation, exposition, and interpretation are ordinarily blended in a commentary, which may also include description. A comment is upon a single passage; a commentary may be the same, but is usually understood to be a volume of comments.

   Synonyms:
   comment, definition, description, explanation, exposition, interpretation, rendering, translation

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.0 / 6 votes

1. comment, commentarynoun

   a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

   "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal"

   Synonyms:
   scuttlebutt, remark, input, gossip, comment

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1. commentarynoun

   Synonyms:
   COMMENT

2. commentarynoun

   Synonyms:
   book of comments

3. commentarynoun

   Synonyms:
   memoir, familiar narrative

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "commentary":

   comment, comments, commentaire, remark, commentaries, feedback, suspension, remarks

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1. James Smith:

   The BoE is already ahead of other central banks in reducing the pace of its asset purchases, so the market is prepared for any taper commentary going ahead, but the bigger question is on the timeline of rate hikes and how the central bank plans to tackle inflation headwinds.

2. Del Rio:

   He said, ‘ This is something I have done for 11 years. It’s not a form of anything other than me being Del Rio, ’ i told him I very strongly believe in standing for the national anthem. But I respect him as a man and he can do his thing. Well, that doesn't speak very well of Coach Del Rio's character either. The coach respects a man who disrespects the country ? I suspect this will not be the last episode of anti-American activity at NFL games. So I recommend head coaches take immediate action to deter such behavior. If you ride the bench during the Star-Spangled Banner, you should ride the bench for the rest of season. It would be a gutsy move -- but unlikely -- considering the lack of courage and patriotism in the National Football League. Todd Starnes is host of Fox News Commentary. Todd Starnes latest book is.

3. Frances Hudson:

   (Trump's decision) has been so well covered, it's probably all in the price by now. And most recent commentary seems to be that after all the bluster, he may only partially withdraw from the deal.

4. Attorney General William Barr:

   I can not do my job here at the department with a constant background commentary that undercuts me.

5. Paul McNulty:

   I don't know what Attorney General can manage this thing with that constant barrage of commentary that seems to show no respect for how the rule of law works.