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 hamster wheel chain competition popped up on day 60 of Big Brother season 27 as part of the White Locust twist and once again made for undeniably riveting television, but this time, the fan reaction was something else — outrage. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025 Among the headliners, Wilson is on a roll, in television as well as music. Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025 Next Great Author, the first reality television show for writers which will premiere in 2026. Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025 For more than a decade, Karlie Redd’s name has been synonymous with reality television spectacle – memes, conflict, and tabloid twists. Essence, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for television
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TV
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  • The agreement will put the network on Spectrum TV Select video packages starting in October.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Over the years, the show has scored multiple accolades including BAFTA TV Awards, National Television Awards, British Comedy Awards and RTS Television Awards.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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