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Recent Examples of show business
Horn was left partially paralyzed by the tiger attack and, after a brief comeback in 2010, the pair retired from show business.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
In addition to gala co-chairs, many notable show business figures populate the Met’s host committee.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 8 May 2025
Surveys show businesses are increasingly hunkering down.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Gypsy, which originally premiered in 1959, follows the story of an ambitious stage mother who relentlessly supports her daughter’s success in show business.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
In addition to gala co-chairs, many notable show business figures populate the Met’s host committee.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 8 May 2025
Surveys show businesses are increasingly hunkering down.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Gypsy, which originally premiered in 1959, follows the story of an ambitious stage mother who relentlessly supports her daughter’s success in show business.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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But the amusement doesn’t stop inside Hidden Garden.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales from France to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeople.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 May 2025
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One more example of how even in showbiz, class is now the biggest divide of all.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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With footage spliced from the recording studio and from the staging itself, the video captures every angle of McDonald's powerhouse performance as Mama Rose, the tenacious stage mother who will do anything to see her daughter become a showbiz star.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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While some infotainment systems are better than others, many drivers use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto daily to access navigation and entertainment for their drives.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Highlights include dinner, a live auction, entertainment and testimonials from program graduates.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Some of the biggest names in Hollywood stepped out on the famed red carpet at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival in the south of France, which began Tuesday.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Jesse had gifted a bottle to Hollywood agent, Shep Gordon, who donated it to the auction where it was bid on by a private collector.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Now, Red Sox manager Alex Cora has spoken out about potentially moving Story, factoring in both his production and his injury history as the shortstop looks to play in more than 150 games for the first time since 2018.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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An easy style, production and physical comparable for Savoie is former Condors right winger Kailer Yamamoto.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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After the group became a a hit in New York City's nightlife scene, Arnaz was cast in the Broadway version of the play Too Many Girls.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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In 1990, Buck O’Neil founded the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City near 18th & Vine, a once-vibrant neighborhood synonymous with nightlife during the Jazz age.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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At the gala, the actress wore a recreation of a 1947 New Look design by Dior, per Harper’s Bazaar.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The areas that would be affected included roads along the river, parks and recreation areas.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 May 2025
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Given that the show takes place in Taiwan, Huang's presentation is happening at an inconvenient time for US viewers.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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One particular presentation that focused on Micro LED projection for AR glasses stood out.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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