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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The birthday prompted an on-air tribute from his former colleagues and a flood of fan reactions across social media.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
On Monday, executives and on-air talent from CBS Sports made their stance crystal clear.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The new deal keeps the power duo, and arguably two of its most powerful on-air personalities, on the channel past the 2028 election.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Nexstar recently cut veteran anchors and on-air reporters from its stations in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
On Monday, executives and on-air talent from CBS Sports made their stance crystal clear.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The new deal keeps the power duo, and arguably two of its most powerful on-air personalities, on the channel past the 2028 election.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Nexstar recently cut veteran anchors and on-air reporters from its stations in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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“On-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-air. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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