as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door

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Recent Examples of television Garfield played Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network and television evangelist Jim Bakker in Jessica Chastain’s Eyes of Tammy Faye. Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 Di Bona closed by citing the importance of the strong professional and personal bonds he’s made along the way after more than 50 years in television. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 July 2025 Seeing some of her peers now flock to be a part of production companies built for distribution on YouTube and other online platforms is exciting for Gray, who worked in traditional television for more than a decade and joined Dhar Mann Studios in February. Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025 Nathaniel Stroman) is the next comedian potentially heading to network television as the star of his own sitcom. Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • The film will be available to purchase or rent on several digital platforms, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Movies Anywhere, Prime Video and YouTube.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • How to watch Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas Time: 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday TV (U.S.): ESPN TV (CAN): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports Stream: Fubo (try for free) Watching in person?
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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