show business
noun
: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, motion pictures, 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
Recent Examples on the Web
In 2021, at the age of 95, legendary comedic auteur Mel Brooks released his first autobiography, All About Me!, which covers his celebrated 70 years and counting career in show business.
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 July 2024
Ultimately, though, that’s the magic of show business!
—Samantha Allen, Them, 12 July 2024
Mann spoke with Variety at length about AI fear and loathing in show business, building an ethical code and the brain mechanics of the Uncanny Valley.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 July 2024
Salma Hayek is perhaps one of the busiest women in show business.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 July 2024
Ultimately, though, that’s the magic of show business!
—Samantha Allen, Them, 12 July 2024
Mann spoke with Variety at length about AI fear and loathing in show business, building an ethical code and the brain mechanics of the Uncanny Valley.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 July 2024
Salma Hayek is perhaps one of the busiest women in show business.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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