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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Gypsy, which originally premiered in 1959, follows the story of an ambitious stage mother who relentlessly supports her daughter’s success in show business.
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Though Suzie Wong led Kwan to a long and gratifying career in show business, production of the film took a steep toll on the daughter of a Cantonese architect and British model, then just 20 years old.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Sheryl Lee Ralph has been in the show business for decades.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Scott Rudin Plans His Return: The powerful producer who was exiled from Broadway and Hollywood four years ago after allegations of bullying has been quietly preparing to return to show business.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Though Suzie Wong led Kwan to a long and gratifying career in show business, production of the film took a steep toll on the daughter of a Cantonese architect and British model, then just 20 years old.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Sheryl Lee Ralph has been in the show business for decades.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Scott Rudin Plans His Return: The powerful producer who was exiled from Broadway and Hollywood four years ago after allegations of bullying has been quietly preparing to return to show business.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 14 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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