on camera

phrase

1
: before a live television camera
go on camera
also : while being filmed by a television or movie camera
looked relaxed on camera
2
: within the scope of a television or movie camera
you can hear a dog but he never appears on camera

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The political statement is still there with the LGBTQ+ people on camera and behind the camera. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 The family of 16-year-old Kayliah Embery did not want to comment on camera at this time, but told CBS News Detroit that they are heartbroken by what happened. — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The trio last performed together on camera during Saturday Night Live in November 2023. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 Officers used drones, infrared technology and bloodhounds to search through the woods near the Terrapin Trail Garage, where Ashar was last seen on camera, Mitchell said. — Angie Orellana Hernandez, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on camera

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“On camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20camera. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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