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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
Almost every member of Robert’s immediate family was involved in show business.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
But the business of Cohen’s baseball team calls to mind the famous show business line from the actor Edmund Gwenn.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
There’s no business like show business.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s been fun, It’s been just the the right level of involvement for me in show business.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
But the business of Cohen’s baseball team calls to mind the famous show business line from the actor Edmund Gwenn.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
There’s no business like show business.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s been fun, It’s been just the the right level of involvement for me in show business.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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The character designs are delightful, the physicality of the animals a constant source of amusement and the lush green backgrounds of the woodsy setting make Hoppers a treat for the eyes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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The theatre of it all—the silly drama, the amusement—has survived the cross-country move gloriously intact.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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DeSantis had been among the first to figure out that free parking, prime rib on the menu, clean restrooms and a couple of Baccarat chandeliers could allow a suburban showbiz entrepreneur to compete with the hassles of a costly night out in downtown Chicago.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Now in her 80s and still living in Las Vegas, the group’s de facto leader retains the unmistakable bearing of a showbiz professional.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Petalpalooza Head to Navy Yard on April 4 for Petalpalooza, a free, family-friendly street party with art installations, entertainment, a beverage garden, and kid-friendly games.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 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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Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel after more major Middle East countries started reducing production, as storage fills up due to the closure of Hormuz.—
Louise Moon,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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For now, neither country has reduced production.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Area 15 is a mixed-use experiential playground, offering up an impressive assortment of retail, dining, nightlife and immersive activities.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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These destinations offer upscale shopping, global dining options, lively nightlife, and open-air plazas that attract both locals and visitors.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Officials proposed an addition to the recreation center that would include three different aquatic features, including a 25-yard pool featuring six to eight lanes for lap swimming, a warm water pool for fitness, therapy and swim lessons and a splash pad with slides.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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No serious partner will invest the funds needed to prepare a presentation to a city.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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The compensation agreements were approved unanimously last month by the council’s economic development committee with no debate and no presentation to the public.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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