1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
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Rauw has spent the bulk of his career proclaiming himself a showman, openly espousing his love for Michael Jackson, Usher, and Chris Brown.
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Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
He’s known as a showman, having previously spent $4.6 million on a dinner with Warren Buffett (which Sun canceled and rescheduled) and $28 million to join Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin’s first crewed mission (though Sun had to drop out).
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
More mild-mannered than take-charge showman, Ricks prefers to take an under-the-radar approach to dominating the industry.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
The recent Oscar-winner seems pitch perfect as the younger version of the Hunger Games’ greatest showman and interviewer.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
He’s known as a showman, having previously spent $4.6 million on a dinner with Warren Buffett (which Sun canceled and rescheduled) and $28 million to join Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin’s first crewed mission (though Sun had to drop out).
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
More mild-mannered than take-charge showman, Ricks prefers to take an under-the-radar approach to dominating the industry.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
The recent Oscar-winner seems pitch perfect as the younger version of the Hunger Games’ greatest showman and interviewer.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Showman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showman. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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