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Recent Examples of show business
Jackson also spoke about how the industry has evolved in his three decades in show business, saying he's seen a shift toward the conservative in recent years.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Chopard For straight star power Chopard was difficult to beat as the Swiss luxury brand helped dress several of the biggest names in the show business.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Link’s exploding cart is making its journey into show business.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
As the daughter of Maybelle Carter (who in 1927 formed The Carter Family along with Sara and A.P. Carter), Virginia native June Carter Cash grew up in show business, teaming with her sisters Anita and Helen, along with Maybelle, to form Mother Maybelle and The Carter Sisters.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Chopard For straight star power Chopard was difficult to beat as the Swiss luxury brand helped dress several of the biggest names in the show business.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Link’s exploding cart is making its journey into show business.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
As the daughter of Maybelle Carter (who in 1927 formed The Carter Family along with Sara and A.P. Carter), Virginia native June Carter Cash grew up in show business, teaming with her sisters Anita and Helen, along with Maybelle, to form Mother Maybelle and The Carter Sisters.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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More casual, and far more intimate, is the arsenal of gun shots—regular Americans, children as well as adults, toting their weaponry for the camera, and for the nervous amusement of their friends and relatives.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes the pas de deux between light showbiz dramedy and weightier themes, from the existential threats facing the arts community to the imminence of extinction-level environmental catastrophes, can feel disproportionate.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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His company Imagine Entertainment is one of the most prolific and successful in showbiz.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Two nights later, Cummings did a stand-up set at the Hollywood Improv, performing on a stage that has hosted comedy legends such as Robin Williams, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Her work has also been featured in publications including Allure, The Hollywood Reporter, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Time, and Business of Home.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Some teams, though, might be turned off by the lack of production (just 4½ sacks in three seasons).—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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The state government collects significant taxes and royalties on oil production.—
Brett Watson,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The nightlife of South Beach, PortMiami’s bridge with its view of the downtown skyline, and the Venetian Causeway that connects the mainland to Miami Beach are just some spots to watch for.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Upon arrival, children and their parents or guardians must check in at an information desk—located at the recreation center, indoor sports center and senior center—to pick up a tote bag and wristband.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The agency regularly tests water at parks across the state during the recreation season, and warns the public when areas are closed.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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On the presentation side, Virtuos has added a much more robust lighting system than before, and the game looks hyper-detailed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Other areas where commercial vehicle parking has become a problem include Gabrielle Lane and Longmeadow Drive, according to Weil’s presentation.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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