1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
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The alternative to appreciating the fact that one of the most listened-to artists on the planet is also a breathtaking showman with an altruistic heart is pretending that Kid Rock had the more impactful evening.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Ever the showman, the King of Latin Trap stage-dived into the hands of his energetic dancers, before the scenery shifted from the Jíbaro fields to the Nuevayol locales of a local bodega and barbershop.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
His two running mates, Luka Doncic and James, were the real showmen the fans inside Barclays Center came to see.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
After Brodie tapped in, Rodriguez, ever the showman, playfully placed a handkerchief over the ex-QB’s eyes before lining up his own birdie putt from 12 feet.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Ever the showman, the King of Latin Trap stage-dived into the hands of his energetic dancers, before the scenery shifted from the Jíbaro fields to the Nuevayol locales of a local bodega and barbershop.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
His two running mates, Luka Doncic and James, were the real showmen the fans inside Barclays Center came to see.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
After Brodie tapped in, Rodriguez, ever the showman, playfully placed a handkerchief over the ex-QB’s eyes before lining up his own birdie putt from 12 feet.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Showman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showman. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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