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
The actor’s chemistry with Jackie Gleason helped define early television comedy and influence generations that followed.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
There was even one elitist host who fronts the least funny talk show on television — and to prove that point decided to devote an entire laugh-free segment on my column.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
Our everyman is Ben Reilly — played by the incomparable Nicolas Cage, making his live-action television debut — a private investigator who moonlights as the city’s only superhero, the Spider.
—Tracy Brown, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
This year’s cohort included more than 30 diverse participants ranging from new episodic television writers to writers looking to transition on from their early work, including on series like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 May 2026
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
There was even one elitist host who fronts the least funny talk show on television — and to prove that point decided to devote an entire laugh-free segment on my column.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
Our everyman is Ben Reilly — played by the incomparable Nicolas Cage, making his live-action television debut — a private investigator who moonlights as the city’s only superhero, the Spider.
—Tracy Brown, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
This year’s cohort included more than 30 diverse participants ranging from new episodic television writers to writers looking to transition on from their early work, including on series like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for television
TV
Noun
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Walls worked at the library and was on her way to meet friends, WAVY-TV reported.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Louie previously worked as a reporter and anchor for WANF-TV from 2021 to 2024.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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