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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
Backstage at the Grammys is the best party in show business.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross Climb Machu Picchu not only follows the comedy legends on their hike in Peru, but also gives insight into their friendship, experiences in show business and current stages in life.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
There will be some takers, given the incentives, but for the industry to flourish the government will need to make the business of show business easier.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
This smoothness is why Hacks has never fully worked as a series about show business.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross Climb Machu Picchu not only follows the comedy legends on their hike in Peru, but also gives insight into their friendship, experiences in show business and current stages in life.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
There will be some takers, given the incentives, but for the industry to flourish the government will need to make the business of show business easier.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
This smoothness is why Hacks has never fully worked as a series about show business.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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Yet my dominant reaction at this moment is one of amusement.—
Joel Marks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Curtis and Hargitay have more in common than their respective Hollywood lineage; in fact, their lifelong connections to showbiz brought them together decades earlier.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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But in their conversation, these top names in the industry all showed deep concern about what such changes mean for showbiz’s shrinking middle class.—
Matt Brennan
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The mother of two has repeatedly accused Samantha and their father, former Hollywood lighting director Thomas Markle, of selling stories to the British tabloids.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The prolific Hollywood subgenre of the body-swap comedy had already been around a while when Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan teamed up for the surprise hit, Freaky Friday.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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In March 2026, Musk announced a plan to build the largest chip production facility in the world, in Texas.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Lovability was scored based on factors like the quality and quantity of venues such as restaurants, arts and entertainment sites, museums, outdoor experiences and nightlife.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Around midnight on a muggy June Monday, only one club was awake in Washington’s nightlife hub.—
Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
20 June 2026
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Rivers and recreation One section of Idaho’s pavilion is designed to showcase the state’s landscapes and deep connection to its rivers.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
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The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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The production had previously set a June 4 release date before rescheduling to allow for completion of international distribution partnerships following a CinemaCon presentation that generated significant distributor interest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Coffin ended his presentation on an optimistic note.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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