off-air
adjective
: occurring when a radio or television program is not being recorded
an off-air conversation
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Savannah Guthrie made her way back to NBC’s studios in New York on Thursday after more than a month off-air, but not in her usual capacity.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Co-anchors Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan credit their on-air chemistry and off-air support for their success.
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Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Gil is departing to take a mostly off-air management position at Spotify and The Ringer, a rival sports and entertainment podcast network led by Bill Simmons.
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Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
With warmth and wit, Heather and Sway’s on-air chemistry is unmatched, and their off-air camaraderie keeps the show grounded.
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Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 June 2025
Meanwhile, Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh are once again regular fixtures on the BBC News channel after a period off-air.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Co-anchors Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan credit their on-air chemistry and off-air support for their success.
—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Gil is departing to take a mostly off-air management position at Spotify and The Ringer, a rival sports and entertainment podcast network led by Bill Simmons.
—
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
With warmth and wit, Heather and Sway’s on-air chemistry is unmatched, and their off-air camaraderie keeps the show grounded.
—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 June 2025
Meanwhile, Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh are once again regular fixtures on the BBC News channel after a period off-air.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Off-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-air. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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