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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
To hear it from Tina Fey, Michaels is show business, or at least what’s left of it.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
As the conversation drifted more into the realm of Davidon’s personal life and show business career, a publicist appeared on the Zoom and tried to steer things back to the brand.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Lamas also is a bit of a nepo baby who was born into show business.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
When a friend from outside of show business suggested Peet, the idea just clicked.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
As the conversation drifted more into the realm of Davidon’s personal life and show business career, a publicist appeared on the Zoom and tried to steer things back to the brand.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Lamas also is a bit of a nepo baby who was born into show business.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
When a friend from outside of show business suggested Peet, the idea just clicked.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
Noun
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The animal’s body was no longer treated as a source of sustenance or knowledge, but rather as a prop for amusement.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 2026
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While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Any showbiz aspirations would give way to the traditional choices of women in middle-class America in the 1950s.—
John Ficarra,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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The end of his role at Time Warner essentially ended his connection to showbiz.—
Tim Gray,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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In addition to founding CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network, Turner launched multiple TV and entertainment brands -- including Cartoon Network, TNT and Turner Classic Movies.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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The company’s entertainment streaming operation posted an 88% leap in operating income, reaching $582 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 May 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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The high production values and frequent genre-hopping were inspired by the sketch-comedy duo Key and Peele, whom Barker grew up watching religiously.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Redick added that part of what Holmgren has done, overhelping on defense and forcing Ayton toward the perimeter, has stifled the 7-footer’s production.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Working in New York at the time, the author of Last Night in Brooklyn recalled edgy fun in public parks, livable working conditions in media, civil political discourse, and a robust, creative nightlife.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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At some of the ranches, Ted Turner Reserves and Turner Enterprises have woven revenue-generating programs like bison ranching, recreation and tourism with ecology.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Outdoor recreation isn't just a hobby in Minnesota.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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According to the presentation, the recommendation was based on the school’s geographic identity, regional recognition, the mascot’s adaptability and age-appropriate appeal, positive stakeholder feedback and long-term branding considerations.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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As part of the presentation, BYD also staged a high-stress safety demonstration in which four battery cells were deliberately short-circuited.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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