on-screen
Americanadjective
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occurring within a motion picture or television show or in an actor's professional life.
a raucous on-screen personality that was at odds with his quiet private life.
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displayed on a television screen; supplied by means of television.
an on-screen course in economics.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of on-screen
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Dowden's on-screen journey explored her Welsh roots, from Ceredigion to Carmarthenshire and New Tredegar.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
There can be value in embodying machismo on-screen, if it’s done right.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
“Claude Code is one of the most broken pieces of software I’ve ever used in my entire life,” he says, citing flickering on-screen graphics, feature creep and a prodigious appetite for memory.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The group's on-screen connection extends to the real world, cast members said.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
With shaking hands, I put a slide into the microscope and brought the image up on-screen.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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