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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Beyond Keaton, Reiner, and Redford, show business lost titanic figures such as Diane Ladd, Graham Greene, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp, Claudia Cardinale, Béla Tarr, Peter Kwong, Udo Kier, Frederick Wiseman, and Mohammad Bakri, all of whom were included in Sunday's tribute.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
But in 2002, Edward left show business and his production company, specifically to focus on his royal duties.
—Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Expect stars from every corner of show business, including actors, musicians, and athletes.
—Jaharia Knowles, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
For the sharpest minds in show business, there’s always another hustle.
—Alessandro Meregaglia, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
But in 2002, Edward left show business and his production company, specifically to focus on his royal duties.
—Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Expect stars from every corner of show business, including actors, musicians, and athletes.
—Jaharia Knowles, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
For the sharpest minds in show business, there’s always another hustle.
—Alessandro Meregaglia, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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