1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
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In a cast of showmen, Mbappe remains the poster boy.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Constantino — who found success with his company Sticker Mule — is more of a showman.
—Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Albert Collins Known as The Master Of The Telecaster, Albert Collins was both blues legend and wild-eyed showman, picking out licks on his 1966 Custom Tele, usually in an open tuning, with a capo on the neck.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Over the Top The Griddle Guy enamored with flat top cookers is a fan of restaurant-style food, cooking for large crowds, and as a culinary showman, relishes flamboyant presentations.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Constantino — who found success with his company Sticker Mule — is more of a showman.
—Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Albert Collins Known as The Master Of The Telecaster, Albert Collins was both blues legend and wild-eyed showman, picking out licks on his 1966 Custom Tele, usually in an open tuning, with a capo on the neck.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Over the Top The Griddle Guy enamored with flat top cookers is a fan of restaurant-style food, cooking for large crowds, and as a culinary showman, relishes flamboyant presentations.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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“Showman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showman. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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