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reality TV

British  

noun

  1. television programmes focusing on members of the public living in conditions created especially by the programme makers

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Walters was incarcerated for a decade when he was suddenly discovered by online creators and reality TV denizens.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

The sisters’ shared New York home has also become a backdrop for their reality TV careers, with their lives under one roof documented on “Love Thy Nader.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

For instance, Steinem reveals she finds joy in reality TV, including “Dance Moms.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The 80-year-old former reality TV star has previously traded barbs with Meghan on a number of occasions.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

“For the record, you’re not soldiers. You’re pirates. And not even real pirates. You’re reality TV pirates.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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