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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The New Jersey native has worked sporadically, including a role in Lifetime’s A Country Christmas Harmony (2022), since easing back into show business.
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Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
That’s what is so wonderful about being in show business.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 June 2026
Backstage at the Grammys is the best party in show business.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross Climb Machu Picchu not only follows the comedy legends on their hike in Peru, but also gives insight into their friendship, experiences in show business and current stages in life.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
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Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
That’s what is so wonderful about being in show business.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 June 2026
Backstage at the Grammys is the best party in show business.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross Climb Machu Picchu not only follows the comedy legends on their hike in Peru, but also gives insight into their friendship, experiences in show business and current stages in life.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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