1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
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Tiafoe is the most natural showman of the four players in the exhibition and has always enjoyed a crowd.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
The video for the track drops today and shows the two acts playing tribute to the WWE showman.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025
The crowd roared as Allen leaned into the nostalgia, reminding everyone why Cruise remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring showmen.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Nov. 2025
Ever the showman, Felton calmly delivered his dialogue once the applause settled down.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
The video for the track drops today and shows the two acts playing tribute to the WWE showman.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025
The crowd roared as Allen leaned into the nostalgia, reminding everyone why Cruise remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring showmen.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Nov. 2025
Ever the showman, Felton calmly delivered his dialogue once the applause settled down.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Showman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showman. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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