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show business

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Definition of show business

as in amusement

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Recent Examples of show business Born Barbara Ann Berman on May 23, 1931, in Chicago, Barrie was moved to New York City after college to launch her show business career. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026 After stepping away from show business, Gellar was able to return with a new perspective. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026 Through Toinette’s machinations and Beralde’s subtle plans, show business itself becomes the day-saving tool in The Imaginary Invalid. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 This has since been demonstrated a thousand times over, and much show business brain power has been dedicated to thinking up new ways to dress a handful of basic formats. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for show business

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Noun

Of the Daise stick-on, Allure associate social media manager Katie Gunderman says her amusement with the accessory was short-lived.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards For an extra admission fee, the farm also offers amusement rides and carnival games.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

As a showbiz veteran with a career that spans nearly seven decades, the Shakespeare in Love actress chalked up the failure of Cats to the unpredictability of chemistry.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of showbiz

Noun

It is set to be part of a larger entertainment district that will also include the new $350 million Talanta Stadium being constructed for AFCON.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Magazine’s Innovator Awards recognize groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines, including fashion, art, literature, entertainment, architecture, design, technology, music, philanthropy, cuisine and more.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 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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However, FlashProve remains a research prototype rather than a production-ready solution.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Since then, the contest has been in many ways a generational fight, with the two staking out differing positions on public safety, housing production and strategies for ending homelessness.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

But visitors can also expect an unrivalled food scene, a thriving nightlife, world-class museums, unique architecture and a medieval old town that entices you to just keep wandering.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
The transformation aimed to turn the complex from a late-night nightlife destination into a family-friendly hub focused on retail and dining.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of nightlife

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More than 50 sites will get chargers over the next 18 months, the spokesperson said, and the city has been retrofitting existing public stations and adding chargers at libraries and recreation centers.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
The six-bedroom, six-bath farmhouse is considered a hub for recreation and relaxation with a 75-foot swimming pool, spa, gym, sauna, tennis and bocce courts.

— Kat Tran October 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

This upcoming milestone 40th presentation will mark an especially meaningful moment in the American Cinematheque’s history, celebrating both the remarkable legacy of the award and the organization’s enduring contributions to cinema.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
Underneath the incredibly good-looking presentation is basically the exact same game that first came out in 1998.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

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