on TV
idiom
: broadcast by television : being shown by television
There's nothing (good) on TV tonight.
Examples of on TV in a Sentence
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The 27-year-old actor is watching Wimbledon on TV while preparing for SAG-AFTRA to go on strike, which would leave her unable to attend her film’s Aug. 30 world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Still, that didn’t lessen her belief that love can be found on TV.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Their riders' chest armor, swords and distinctive helmets, adorned with plumes of horses' hair, will be familiar to anyone who watches Britain’s opulent royal events in person or on TV.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
No, the trial won't be televised or available to watch online or aired on TV.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
When Putin gives a speech on TV, for instance, Keen stands prominently on stage addressing the audience, while the screen version seen by the public is projected on the walls behind him.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
Giancarlo Esposito knows — people think everyone who is on TV or in the movies is rich, and will always stay that way.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
After his appearance on the Hot Ones web series and his return to NBC’s Tonight Show as Jimmy Fallon’s guest, Conan O’Brien is back on TV with his new travel series, Conan O’Brien Must Go.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
By Anderson Cooper April 17, 2024 7:03 AM EDT
Like Ginger Rogers dancing backwards and in heels, Kelly Ripa makes co-hosting one of the most popular daytime talk shows on TV look effortless.
—Kelly Ripa, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Still, that didn’t lessen her belief that love can be found on TV.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Their riders' chest armor, swords and distinctive helmets, adorned with plumes of horses' hair, will be familiar to anyone who watches Britain’s opulent royal events in person or on TV.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
No, the trial won't be televised or available to watch online or aired on TV.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
When Putin gives a speech on TV, for instance, Keen stands prominently on stage addressing the audience, while the screen version seen by the public is projected on the walls behind him.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
Giancarlo Esposito knows — people think everyone who is on TV or in the movies is rich, and will always stay that way.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
After his appearance on the Hot Ones web series and his return to NBC’s Tonight Show as Jimmy Fallon’s guest, Conan O’Brien is back on TV with his new travel series, Conan O’Brien Must Go.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
By Anderson Cooper April 17, 2024 7:03 AM EDT
Like Ginger Rogers dancing backwards and in heels, Kelly Ripa makes co-hosting one of the most popular daytime talk shows on TV look effortless.
—Kelly Ripa, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
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“On TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20TV. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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