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
Speaking of viewing experiences, Yankee Stadium’s acoustics have also impacted television broadcasts, as the venue’s racket can be heard at home.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The African American Film Critics Association, which began in 2003, reviews and highlights film and television featuring Black directors, actors and writers.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
For the sake of great television, here’s hoping his recent knee injury doesn’t become a storyline in this series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The show, known for its offbeat humor, became a staple of late-’90s television and earned multiple awards during its run, with Lithgow himself winning several Primetime Emmy Awards for his performance.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The African American Film Critics Association, which began in 2003, reviews and highlights film and television featuring Black directors, actors and writers.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
For the sake of great television, here’s hoping his recent knee injury doesn’t become a storyline in this series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The show, known for its offbeat humor, became a staple of late-’90s television and earned multiple awards during its run, with Lithgow himself winning several Primetime Emmy Awards for his performance.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for television
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Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer was arrested on charges of felony assault, KPRC-TV, ABC 13, and KBTX reported Tuesday, April 14, citing the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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