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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
That’s what is so wonderful about being in show business.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Backstage at the Grammys is the best party in show business.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross Climb Machu Picchu not only follows the comedy legends on their hike in Peru, but also gives insight into their friendship, experiences in show business and current stages in life.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
There will be some takers, given the incentives, but for the industry to flourish the government will need to make the business of show business easier.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Backstage at the Grammys is the best party in show business.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross Climb Machu Picchu not only follows the comedy legends on their hike in Peru, but also gives insight into their friendship, experiences in show business and current stages in life.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
There will be some takers, given the incentives, but for the industry to flourish the government will need to make the business of show business easier.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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But the amusement didn’t last long.
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The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.
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For a glimpse of where showbiz is headed, walk a few hundred yards off the Burbank Airport runway into a 125,000-square-foot complex of warehouses where Southwest jets roar over the roof and Amtrak trains rattle the walls.
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Over the course of more than seven decades in showbiz, Leachman garnered 22 Emmy nominations and eight wins, tying Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the most Primetime Emmy acting wins.
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Keywords provides tech and creative services for the video game and entertainment industries.
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Sony is one of the most storied technology and entertainment companies in the world with IP spanning across films, tv, music, and games.
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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.
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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.
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The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
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Luma has been making inroads into Hollywood selling its software but has separately funded a production service company to teach filmmakers to make hybrid AI films using its tools.
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Lovability was scored based on factors like the quality and quantity of venues such as restaurants, arts and entertainment sites, museums, outdoor experiences and nightlife.
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Around midnight on a muggy June Monday, only one club was awake in Washington’s nightlife hub.
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Rivers and recreation One section of Idaho’s pavilion is designed to showcase the state’s landscapes and deep connection to its rivers.
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The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.
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Serve them in glasses for a more impressive presentation or display them on a platter for more casual gatherings.
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Unlike Jefferson, however, Washington was very concerned about his image and wanted to avoid conspicuous presentations of luxury, according to Miller.
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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