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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
He is survived by his wife, Susan Schneider, and three children, including Zelda Williams, who has followed in her father's footsteps through show business.
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Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Saunders turns out to be one of two dancers spotlighted in Episode 2 who thought their on-stage careers were over before they got thrust into as big a limelight as show business has ever seen as part of the Eras Tour.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Producers, actors, writers and theater owners are not thrilled about the prospect of a mega-Netflix dominating show business, with major unions and trade groups expressing deep concern about the potential impact on jobs and communities.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Kidman also gave Grande some sage advice about being in show business.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
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Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Saunders turns out to be one of two dancers spotlighted in Episode 2 who thought their on-stage careers were over before they got thrust into as big a limelight as show business has ever seen as part of the Eras Tour.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Producers, actors, writers and theater owners are not thrilled about the prospect of a mega-Netflix dominating show business, with major unions and trade groups expressing deep concern about the potential impact on jobs and communities.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Kidman also gave Grande some sage advice about being in show business.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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Meanwhile, Harry, who remained seated, looked on and chuckled with amusement.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dowdle got dinged after his second, much to the amusement of Adam Amin and Greg Olsen in the Fox broadcast booth.—
Luke DeCock,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Netflix’s George Clooney vehicle is also showbiz-focused, which usually bodes well for its awards prospects.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brian King Joseph may be entering the legal limelight with his lawsuit against Will Smith, but the musician is no stranger to showbiz.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 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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EngineAI confirmed that its production models are powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, providing up to 2000 TOPS of AI compute, along with a 360-degree LiDAR perception system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the scene Lean Cat, Savage Cat takes you to is underpinned by a research project centered around iconic Berlin trans nightlife figure (and former lover of David Bowie) Romy Haag.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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In Tokyo, travelers can explore the bustling neighborhoods of Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku, admire cutting-edge architecture, stroll through peaceful Japanese gardens, and experience vibrant nightlife without worrying about personal safety.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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But recreations of the 1963, 1964, and 1965 festivals were shown almost entirely from the perspective of Bob Dylan, and the film stretched historical truth well past its breaking point in quite a few scenes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Disproportionately high property taxes are one telltale sign of a city trapped in a cycle of municipal debt, and so are weak public services—underfunded schools, underpaid teachers, aging recreation centers, sewer systems in need of an upgrade.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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