off-air
adjective
: occurring when a radio or television program is not being recorded
an off-air conversation
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With warmth and wit, Heather and Sway’s on-air chemistry is unmatched, and their off-air camaraderie keeps the show grounded.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
Meanwhile, Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh are once again regular fixtures on the BBC News channel after a period off-air.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Smiling and relaxed, Ten Hag’s demeanour seems totally different to last season — something everyone later comments on off-air.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
The buyout also was taken by numerous off-air employees.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2024
On camera, Rubin was unfailingly jocular and warm, often talking about his off-air activities with his wife and four children.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 May 2024
Her love of baseball was heightened by an off-air conversation with Billy Martin.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024
Rollins has gone out of his way to bury CM Punk in interviews, and his off-air tantrum against CM Punk at Survivor Series all but confirmed the two will be working together.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
The Children’s & Family Emmys also added a public service initiative Emmy for campaigns that include both an on-air and off-air component.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Nov. 2023
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
Meanwhile, Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh are once again regular fixtures on the BBC News channel after a period off-air.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Smiling and relaxed, Ten Hag’s demeanour seems totally different to last season — something everyone later comments on off-air.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
The buyout also was taken by numerous off-air employees.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2024
On camera, Rubin was unfailingly jocular and warm, often talking about his off-air activities with his wife and four children.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 May 2024
Her love of baseball was heightened by an off-air conversation with Billy Martin.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024
Rollins has gone out of his way to bury CM Punk in interviews, and his off-air tantrum against CM Punk at Survivor Series all but confirmed the two will be working together.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
The Children’s & Family Emmys also added a public service initiative Emmy for campaigns that include both an on-air and off-air component.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Nov. 2023
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“Off-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-air. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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