Definition of televisionnext
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 Photos and television footage showed widespread damage after daylight, with homes, cars and parts of railway tracks flooded with muddy water. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 The sisters first emerged as a duo and eventually launched solo careers spanning music, film and television—a path that echoes Beyoncé’s own career trajectory. Caché McClay, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Smith is also beginning to cross over into television and film. Selome Hailu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 On the entertainment side, American singer, entrepreneur and reality television star (not to mention lil’ sister of Toni Braxton), Trina Braxton will be joining the party in conjunction with Wild Fork Foods, making lobster rolls for the guests. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • Tran’s killing followed two other fatal shootings of Vietnamese-American men with ties to local restaurants, according to San Jose Police and CNN affiliate KGO-TV.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Upgrade your dorm or bedroom entertainment setup with Vizio’s 43-inch Quantum 4K Smart TV, featuring Quantum Dot technology.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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