on-air
adjective
: appearing, used, or done on a radio or television broadcast
an on-air telephone call
our live, on-air fund-raiser
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Michelle Yu, an on-air simulcast host at the Santa Anita Park race track, confirms that many of the Zodiac Horse characteristics are akin to qualities of real horses.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Inside, students are the directors, producers, and on-air talent, all thanks to the vision and support of film teacher Chris Buechner.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Because Stern's show aired on public radio at the time, the conversation may have addressed using profanities on-air.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Every network and station has made tough calls when on-air conduct crosses a line.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Inside, students are the directors, producers, and on-air talent, all thanks to the vision and support of film teacher Chris Buechner.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Because Stern's show aired on public radio at the time, the conversation may have addressed using profanities on-air.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Every network and station has made tough calls when on-air conduct crosses a line.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for on-air
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“On-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-air. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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