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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
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.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
This smoothness is why Hacks has never fully worked as a series about show business.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Deborah is a creature of show business, and Smart understood that comedy was less her job than her engine—a way of winning her place in the world.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
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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.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
This smoothness is why Hacks has never fully worked as a series about show business.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Deborah is a creature of show business, and Smart understood that comedy was less her job than her engine—a way of winning her place in the world.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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As this author reported in amusement industry title Blooloop, Al Mubarak’s pioneering approach brought the Louvre, the Natural History Museum and a National Museum to Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island cultural district with a Guggenheim on the way.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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But in their conversation, these top names in the industry all showed deep concern about what such changes mean for showbiz’s shrinking middle class.—
Matt Brennan
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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What was the first instinct showbiz might be for you?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 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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Playing an American in a production staffed by Australians, Brits, a Chilean director and a Hispanic DP, her brain kept mutinying.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, directors of the district approved boring of two new wells and reworking several existing wells of declining production.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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While hotel prices are lower than in Palma de Mallorca, travelers can still expect to spend heavily on restaurants, beach clubs, and nightlife throughout the summer season.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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If nightlife is your thing, the bars and restaurants of South Beach are a 30-minute ride away, and Aventura Mall, the largest mall in Florida, is just three miles from the resort.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Today, Hot Springs is home to Hot Springs National Park, where historic bathhouses and mountain trails continue to attract tourists seeking relaxation, outdoor recreation and a connection to the area’s natural history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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One of the largest shares of the city’s overall spending is directed toward public safety across various departments, with other significant funding directed toward neighborhood services — which includes housing, libraries, parks, recreation, and planning.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The Basel presentation will be followed by a solo exhibition at the gallery’s Paris Turenne location in September.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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The unique presentation features a boston bottle holding 4 freezer martinis buried in chalic filled with ice.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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