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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The ceremony, formerly known as the SAG Awards, celebrates the best on-screen performances in TV and film of last year.
From BBC
B.J. irritates the other characters with yet another drum solo, the self-aware jokes about his self-centeredness would land better if “K-Pops!” wasn’t convinced that the audience wants as much of him on-screen as possible.
From Los Angeles Times
After shooting to international fame as a Russian spy in drama series The Americans, Rhys said he was often mistaken for being American and Russian because of his long list of on-screen roles.
From BBC
For Isabella Wei, who plays Leung's on-screen daughter Posy Li, being in the show has been an "amazing opportunity."
From BBC
“It’s already mattered so much to so many people to see themselves on-screen with the show in other ways and it’s only right for queer people to also get to see themselves in a show touted as being an inclusive fantasy.”
From Los Angeles Times
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