on TV
idiom
: broadcast by television : being shown by television
There's nothing (good) on TV tonight.
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That often includes making rules and policies on issues ranging from the safety of kids' toys to what Americans can watch on TV.
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Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The sighting was even more rare for Rob, 38, who hasn't physically appeared on TV since 2016's Rob & Chyna, and has stayed out of the spotlight entirely since welcoming his daughter Dream.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Every time a Cybertruck is mocked on TV, an angel gets its wings.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The sighting was even more rare for Rob, 38, who hasn't physically appeared on TV since 2016's Rob & Chyna, and has stayed out of the spotlight entirely since welcoming his daughter Dream.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Every time a Cybertruck is mocked on TV, an angel gets its wings.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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“On TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20TV. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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