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show business

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as in amusement

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Recent Examples of show business During Zelensky’s early career in show business, Mindich co-owned the production company that made the future president’s movies and TV shows. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Many of the actors’ kids, most of whom are grown up, have followed in their parents’ footsteps and entered show business, including Louis-Dreyfus’ two sons, Henry and Charlie Hall, the latter of whom will star on season 4 of The White Lotus. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 The creator economy is no longer trying to break into show business, but has become it. — Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 There’s little that Morgan Freeman hasn’t done throughout his seven decades in show business. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for show business

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Noun

In a television ad for Dunkin’, Kylie Jenner wore a blush-pink, satin, structured blazer with over-the-top shoulder pads, a designer choice that generated some amusement online from those previously unfamiliar with the brand’s name.

— Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The press noted with amusement the plight of the court reporter who threw his hands in the air in frustration after trying to transcribe scatting.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusement

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The younger Rawlings got his showbiz start as a messenger at Warner Bros for three years before getting into camera work.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Twins Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse started in showbiz quite young, sharing roles in 1999 films such as Big Daddy and The Astronaut’s Wife.

— Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of showbiz

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This starts with maintenance and includes brand-new interiors — everything from seats to sidewalls and inflight entertainment — to keep fliers happy.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
His Marina del Rey company LaTerra Development recently completed a 575-unit complex along the 5 Freeway near the Burbank MetroLink station that caters to tenants in the entertainment industry.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 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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But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
O'Neal said the production's overall look comes from collaboration among the lighting, costume, sound and projection designers, along with the rest of the creative team.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

All the entries are highly personal, bracingly creative and audaciously inventive recreations of immortal standards familiar throughout the world.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Forty miles west of Minneapolis, Howard Lake mixes water recreation with country living.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

Its arena can hold up to 3,600 fans and will host Pitt volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling, bringing those teams’ practices and competitions into a modern venue built for larger crowds, game-day presentation and recruiting.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
The commission meeting was also unusually well-attended — a common occurrence at many normally quieter meetings across the area in recent months — and included a presentation about the development from Brian Frank, the SMC chief engineer.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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