the small screen

noun

: television
a movie made for the small screen

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On the small screen, Rodríguez played Ana Lucia Cortez in the drama television series Lost and voiced Liz Ricarro in the English-language translation of the anime Immortal Grand Prix. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 After the show wrapped, Collins continued to act on the small screen with appearances on Private Practice, No Ordinary Family, Devious Maids, and Revolution. Dustin Nelson, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 Return to the small screen Meghan’s return to acting would be almost as much of a surprise as her family’s move back to the UK. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Since The Americans ended in 2018, both stars have continued to find success on the small screen. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the small screen

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“The small screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20small%20screen. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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