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show business

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as in amusement

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Recent Examples of show business Emphasis on early literacy Parton, most remembered as a popular country singer, embraced many musical genres during her long and successful career in show business. — Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 But, perhaps due to their skepticism and healthy distance from show business, Gisondo’s parents had very specific rules that shaped his career. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 However, after embodying fussy dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock for Phantom Thread in 2017, Day-Lewis was once again claiming to be done with show business. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 Optimistic, too, even about the future of show business in uncertain times. — Ben Mankiewicz, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for show business

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Noun

Opening in limited release on October 15, critics are more or less united in their awe, amusement, and sheer bafflement at what Fielder and Oppenheim were able to capture.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, which oversees safety inspections of amusement and carnival rides, has also launched an investigation of the roller coaster.

— Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusement

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After Harrison left Benton, once Beatlemania reached America a few months later, Louise did, in fact, become part of showbiz.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
For the first time, the band with the most un-Googleable name in showbiz sounds marginally legible.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of showbiz

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The partnership aims to create quality animation and family entertainment that will be launched on direct-to-audience platforms.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Yes; multiple dining options, casual entertainment, plenty of room to spread out, and easy transportation make this one of the easiest choices in Denali for kids.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Strong wind gusts Saturday night took down a gazebo at the popular Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, sending five people to the hospital, officials said.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

Definition of Hollywood

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That production is the wrinkle that elevates Seventhirty’s lyrics from modern dating podcast material to pure melodrama.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
The company is executing multiple expansion projects at its East Camden site, including the Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities and two new facilities to support PAC-3 propulsion production.

— Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

The legacy of The Beatles has helped transform Liverpool into a culture and nightlife destination, reviving the city’s economy after decades of decline following the closure of its docks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
When dinner winds down, the energy shifts toward the many sides of Las Vegas nightlife, with live music, headline shows, and the casino all within reach.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of nightlife

Noun

According to its governing body, the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA), which was founded in 2000, Nordic walking is now practised in over 40 countries for health, fitness, recreation, social connection, and competitive sport.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Each ring has roughly 800 diamonds and a recreation of the world's most famous arena.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreation

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