1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
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Long before the Miami glitter, another master showman arrived in Monterey, California—and would soon turn a glamorous hotel into an enchanted forest.
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Half-winger, pure showman, Hazard would not always contribute a decisive goal or assist for Chelsea.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Tigerman himself was a showman.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Ever the showman, Davis also considered his true home to be the entertainment industry.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Half-winger, pure showman, Hazard would not always contribute a decisive goal or assist for Chelsea.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Tigerman himself was a showman.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Ever the showman, Davis also considered his true home to be the entertainment industry.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Showman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showman. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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