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show business

noun

Definition of show business

as in amusement

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Recent Examples of show business One who can show business competence and still communicate like a regular person. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Dolly Parton's success in show business gave wings to her natural generosity. — Scott Simon, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026 The great Gladys Knight will take a step back from the relentless touring that’s marked her 75 years in show business. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 While his daughter Miley would one day become one of the Disney Channel’s biggest breakout stars—and a three-time Grammy winner—Billy Ray initially warned her away from show business. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for show business

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Noun

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett, a legendary figure in the game and not known to smile often, was among the staff drafted in to help dress Arrow for the occasion — much to Arrow’s own amusement.

— Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

Some of the finer details to try and maximize entertainment include a novel approach with lane allocation.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
For years, Anthony’s job entailed watching hours of news and entertainment broadcasts, then flagging moments that might be funny or interesting enough to highlight during monologues.

— Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 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

Noun

Graphite is a key battery material, and securing alternative sources and production methods is part of efforts to strengthen US battery supply chains.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
The analysis, released Tuesday morning, is expected to bolster Hollywood’s push for a federal production incentive, which the industry says is necessary to compete with the generous credits offered abroad.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

Ten others — seven men and three women whose ages ranged from 18 to 29 — were injured by gunfire in an incident that prompted community calls for enhanced safety measures in an area known for its nightlife and rich civil rights history.

— Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The rituals people used to get from nightlife, drink in hand, doing something together, meeting new people, are being rebuilt around movement, recovery and caffeine.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of nightlife

Noun

Her 7 year old and 5 year old are enrolled in a recreation league for football and cheerleading, but the $398 cost is putting a strain on the family's finances, Patterson said.

— Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Once officers connected the missing girl with the dog that had been found near the recreation center, a massive law enforcement search began.

— Yana Johnson, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

At our last board meeting, a Tax Allocation District presentation was given in executive session by Courtney English, the chief of staff to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

— Patreece Hutcherson, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Rather than simply recreating the 1944 MoMA exhibition, the Frost presentation expands the story through additional artworks, photographs, correspondence and archival material.

— Dennys Matos, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of presentation

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