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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To hear it from Tina Fey, Michaels is show business, or at least what’s left of it.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
As the conversation drifted more into the realm of Davidon’s personal life and show business career, a publicist appeared on the Zoom and tried to steer things back to the brand.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Lamas also is a bit of a nepo baby who was born into show business.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
But the King of Pop’s estate used its influence to make the film a celebration of Jackson’s show business success, according to Variety.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
As the conversation drifted more into the realm of Davidon’s personal life and show business career, a publicist appeared on the Zoom and tried to steer things back to the brand.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Lamas also is a bit of a nepo baby who was born into show business.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
But the King of Pop’s estate used its influence to make the film a celebration of Jackson’s show business success, according to Variety.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
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 25 Apr. 2026.
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