Definition of televisionnext
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 Sweeney joined Netflix’s board in March 2015, as the company was turbocharging its original programming efforts to build out a movie and television slate beyond licensed titles. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 For his part, William was photographed speaking with the renowned British naturalist and television presenter David Attenborough during the celebration of his 100th birthday. Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 Throughout its time on television, the show earned several Emmy nominations, and in 1995, Allen won a Golden Globe for best performance by an actor in a television series (musical or comedy). Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 30 July 2026 While there are many people who deserve credit, NFL franchise values, league revenue and television ratings for NFL games all rose while Pash led legal affairs. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • Earlier this week, KDKA-TV spoke to a business owner who supports the petition.
    Jessica Riley, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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