talking head

NOUN

speaker on television

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commentator newscaster

WEAK

announcer broadcaster newsreader

Example Sentences

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Now, as a World Cup talking head, Ibrahimovic plans to be the one doing the educating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

A panel show called The Hill on NewsNation launched in 2023, featuring Maska as a regular talking head.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Whereas Part Two opens with Reubens Face Timing Wolf and asking if he can pose questions to the talking head interviewees.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

Dr. Drew Pinsky, known for appearing on VH1’s “Celebrity Rehab,” is now a conservative talking head who regularly sits down with the likes of Laura Ingraham and Alex Jones.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025

“At best we’re saying we don’t know,” says the talking head.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston