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show business

noun

Definition of show business

as in amusement

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Recent Examples of show business The proposition has spun some of the most famous and powerful people in show business — Greta Gerwig, Robbie, David Zaslav, Bryan Lourd, Ryan Gosling, Noah Baumbach and Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy — into a pink world of chaos. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Masli said the show grew out of her disillusionment with show business. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026 Born on March 22, 1923, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Russell began in show business singing with local bands. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 During Zelensky’s early career in show business, Mindich co-owned the production company that made the future president’s movies and TV shows. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for show business

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Noun

And the crowd on-hand watching the festivities roared in amusement.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
New Atlas The rides were in varying stages of decay, and there seemed to be a lot of orphaned carousel horses from other amusement centers dotted across the park.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

After 25 years in showbiz, Dakota Fanning is as booked and busy as ever.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
While the investigation into Panettiere’s death continues, Panettiere’s showbiz colleagues are still trying to process the sudden and shocking loss of the actress, whose career began at age 5 in the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of showbiz

Noun

Except that’s how the entertainment business works these days, and those deals did pay them millions (the Netflix production deal was reported to be in the $100-million range).

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
There is a popular misconception that home entertainment has steadily diminished theatrical exhibition.

— Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Strong wind gusts Saturday night took down a gazebo at the popular Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, sending five people to the hospital, officials said.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

Definition of Hollywood

Noun

Commerce production assistant Hailey Roy, who has 3C curls, actually skips a hot tool altogether.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Since 2022, the first full year that both models were put in production, the auto giant has sold at least roughly 120,000 examples of each per year.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

Thursday night in San Francisco, the de Young Museum held its latest installment of Late Night Editions, blending the extremely popular Treasures of the Pharaohs exhibit with an after-hours nightlife atmosphere.

— Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Pendry Park City Park City, UT Park City is a world-class resort town and year-round destination where hiking and biking are a prelude to an exciting nightlife.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of nightlife

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The guidance comes after residents cited noise, effects on wildlife and a desire to preserve natural areas used for recreation, hunting and fishing, according to a press release from the government of Greenland, Naalakkersuisut.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Intended to preserve the human-scale coastal character, conservation values, passive recreation function, neighborhood compatibility and ecological and recreational function of North Hollywood Beach Park and surrounding coastal areas.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

To date, no landlord who has applied has qualified, according to a city presentation at an August Housing Committee meeting.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
This presentation is co-sponsored by Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) and the City of Solana Beach’s Parks and Recreation Department.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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