: a chorus girl in a musical comedy or nightclub show
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The two singers channeled their respective on-stage personas, with Rae styling a look reminiscent of a contemporary showgirl and Dean going classic with her streamlined dress.—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 One standout character, the hard-living showgirl Lola Heatherton, set the stage for many over-the-top O’Hara artists to come.—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026 There's women dressed as all kinds of showgirls — one even has an elaborate purple headdress — only these showgirls have seen better days.—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026 Posing alongside Wagner Moura, who became the first Brazilian to win Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama at last night’s Golden Globes ceremony, Vergara tapped into her inner showgirl while embracing one of her tried-and-true silhouettes.—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showgirl