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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
When a friend from outside of show business suggested Peet, the idea just clicked.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
And take you in this dressing room and talk business and show business for four hours.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Beyond Keaton, Reiner, and Redford, show business lost titanic figures such as Diane Ladd, Graham Greene, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp, Claudia Cardinale, Béla Tarr, Peter Kwong, Udo Kier, Frederick Wiseman, and Mohammad Bakri, all of whom were included in Sunday's tribute.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
And take you in this dressing room and talk business and show business for four hours.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Beyond Keaton, Reiner, and Redford, show business lost titanic figures such as Diane Ladd, Graham Greene, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp, Claudia Cardinale, Béla Tarr, Peter Kwong, Udo Kier, Frederick Wiseman, and Mohammad Bakri, all of whom were included in Sunday's tribute.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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As their story spread, millions of viewers reacted with a mix of shock and amusement at the dramatic itinerary switch.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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There are, however, a couple of locals watching in amusement.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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The first half of the set exuded a vintage showbiz flair.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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What about Shell’s future in showbiz after all of the legal clashes with nemesis RJ Cipriani subside?—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Shopping, dining, and entertainment are on tap at the village-like Shops at Kukuiʻula, where residents will find boutiques with upscale global brands as well as island designers, fine dining restaurants and casual eateries, weekly farmers markets, and occasional live music.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of actors, directors, writers and other entertainment workers have signed an open letter opposing the deal, arguing that further consolidation of the media industry will hurt creators and consumers.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 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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Co-productions can cut even closer than that.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The International Energy Agency reported that global production was up 3% in 2025.—
Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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Spend the afternoon exploring the San Antonio River Walk, a 15-mile network of paths lined with shopping, restaurants and attractions that doubles as a nightlife destination after dark.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Guadalupe River is still open for recreation, but officials urged residents to use caution.—
Ricardo Delgado,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Once that process is complete, Antero will close to recreation, including camping.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The alarming outlook was outlined during a presentation to the Board of Supervisors on the 2024 Annual Report on Contra Costa Continuum of Care.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The veteran filmmaker was speaking via Zoom link after being held up in the States following the Cinemacon presentation in Las Vegas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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