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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For the sharpest minds in show business, there’s always another hustle.
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Alessandro Meregaglia, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
In October of 2007, a concert at New York’s Lincoln Center was staged in honor of the 50th anniversary of Sedaka’s debut in show business.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Of the ex-couple's four children, only Patrick followed in his dad's footsteps by pursuing a career in show business.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
In the industry, he was widely known as the unofficial mayor of show business, a die-hard poker player, a game night impresario and a complete original.
—Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
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Alessandro Meregaglia, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
In October of 2007, a concert at New York’s Lincoln Center was staged in honor of the 50th anniversary of Sedaka’s debut in show business.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Of the ex-couple's four children, only Patrick followed in his dad's footsteps by pursuing a career in show business.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
In the industry, he was widely known as the unofficial mayor of show business, a die-hard poker player, a game night impresario and a complete original.
—Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 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 15 Mar. 2026.
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