on-air

adjective

: appearing, used, or done on a radio or television broadcast
an on-air telephone call
our live, on-air fund-raiser

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There will be a midday online forum during which subscribers can ask questions of Rachel Maddow, Joe Scarborough, Jen Psaki, Stephanie Ruhle and other on-air talent. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Separately, in June, Bartiromo was one of several Fox News and Fox Business hosts to read an on-air apology after businessman and frequent Fox guest Kevin O’Leary made claims about Utah data centers during appearances on the network. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Stern, 72, who has been a part of the SiriusXM family for more than two decades, has been slowly cutting back his on-air presence over the past few decade-and-a-half. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026 As Dolly Parton leaves behind an untouchable legacy, Bill Maher went for an easy boob joke in his on-air tribute. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on-air

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“On-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-air. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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