Definitions

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

Weiss insisted Alfonsi’s story needed more reporting and remarks from a talking head from the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

I was a cable news talking head briefly on CNN way back in the day.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2025

As one talking head in the documentary notes, multiple perspectives are necessary in any complicated conversation.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

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

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