1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
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The bigger than life showman stood 6 feet and 7 inches, weighed around 300 lbs.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
Thomas, ever the showman, leaned over and jokingly tried to cast a Harry Potter-style spell on the ball.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
As far back as the 1840s, P.T. Barnum, perhaps the first real American showman, exploited this reliable tactic.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The time O’Brien spent around sets appears to have honed his showman instincts.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
Thomas, ever the showman, leaned over and jokingly tried to cast a Harry Potter-style spell on the ball.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
As far back as the 1840s, P.T. Barnum, perhaps the first real American showman, exploited this reliable tactic.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The time O’Brien spent around sets appears to have honed his showman instincts.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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“Showman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showman. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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