as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door
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Recent Examples of television
Speaking of viewing experiences, Yankee Stadium’s acoustics have also impacted television broadcasts, as the venue’s racket can be heard at home.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The African American Film Critics Association, which began in 2003, reviews and highlights film and television featuring Black directors, actors and writers.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
For the sake of great television, here’s hoping his recent knee injury doesn’t become a storyline in this series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The show, known for its offbeat humor, became a staple of late-’90s television and earned multiple awards during its run, with Lithgow himself winning several Primetime Emmy Awards for his performance.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The African American Film Critics Association, which began in 2003, reviews and highlights film and television featuring Black directors, actors and writers.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
For the sake of great television, here’s hoping his recent knee injury doesn’t become a storyline in this series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The show, known for its offbeat humor, became a staple of late-’90s television and earned multiple awards during its run, with Lithgow himself winning several Primetime Emmy Awards for his performance.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for television
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Osmond, who was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease in 1987, died with Suzanne — his wife of more than 50 years — and their eight sons at his bedside, the family confirmed in a statement to Salt Lake City’s NBC affiliate, KSL TV 5.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The one-of-a-kind event will officially kick off Variety TV Week on Tuesday, May 5, in Los Angeles with an afternoon of conversation, connection, and celebration.—
William Earl,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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