on (the) television

idiom

: broadcast by television : being shown by television or in a television program

What is on the television tonight?

There's nothing (I want to watch) on television right now.

I recognize your face. Are you on television?

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The comedian and actor was nominated for best performance in stand-up comedy on television for his Netflix special Jamie Foxx: What Happened Was. —

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025 Gunning, 38, took home the award for best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television on Sunday, Jan. 5 for her role in Baby Reindeer. —

Liza Esquibias, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Davis will accept the Cecil B. DeMille Award for her contributions to entertainment, while Danson will be recognized with the Carol Burnett Award for his impact on television. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 Who could have ever known that Nick Saban would get on television and say any damn thing that came into his head. —

Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for on (the) television

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