show business
noun
: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, movies, and television) that comprise the entertainment industry
Examples of show business in a Sentence
She has been in show business for over 30 years.
actors trying to break into show business
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Saunders turns out to be one of two dancers spotlighted in Episode 2 who thought their on-stage careers were over before they got thrust into as big a limelight as show business has ever seen as part of the Eras Tour.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Moreno continues to remain active in show business.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Producers, actors, writers and theater owners are not thrilled about the prospect of a mega-Netflix dominating show business, with major unions and trade groups expressing deep concern about the potential impact on jobs and communities.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Kidman also gave Grande some sage advice about being in show business.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Moreno continues to remain active in show business.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Producers, actors, writers and theater owners are not thrilled about the prospect of a mega-Netflix dominating show business, with major unions and trade groups expressing deep concern about the potential impact on jobs and communities.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Kidman also gave Grande some sage advice about being in show business.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for show business
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20business. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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