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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
After a friend recommended that Zimmerman try a job in show business as an assistant, Zimmerman began working his way in the industry, eventually becoming a sound editor on sets.
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 July 2025
Though Zane Grey first reviewed the mako’s convincing performances as a gamefish, entrepreneur Frank Mundus deserves for giving it its first real break in show business.
—Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
Kinsey’s not alone in scraping her way through show business.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 July 2025
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 July 2025
Though Zane Grey first reviewed the mako’s convincing performances as a gamefish, entrepreneur Frank Mundus deserves for giving it its first real break in show business.
—Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
Kinsey’s not alone in scraping her way through show business.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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Meanwhile, there are vast numbers of people who would like to put together songs from clips and samples, either for their own amusement or for commercial reasons.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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That element of surprise is inherently missing in the sequel, to its detriment, but screenwriters Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin’s simple but ingenious premise provides plenty of amusement.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hynes White was born in St. John's, the capital of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, to parents in the showbiz industry.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For every famous showbiz family like the Skarsgårds, Arquettes or Baldwins, others have a network of creatives with different names (like cousins Nicolas Cage, Sofia Coppola and Jason Schwartzman of the Coppola family).—
Katie Labovitz,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Like his career in the entertainment industry, The White Lotus creator had an impressive run on the show’s 37th season that aired in 2018.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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But original plans to pilot the idea in 2020 and 2023 were stymied by the pandemic and then the Hollywood strikes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Other Fastest Seat in Sports passengers include Green Bay Packers star Josh Jacobs, music stars Lady Gaga, Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects, Diplo, Jon Bon Jovi and Riley Green, along with Hollywood personalities like Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Advanta’s production quadrupled when implementing the robots.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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The buzzy seaside metropolis is famous for its nightlife, but the city is also tied with Melbourne for the highest rating for diversity and inclusivity.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its core business is a real-time marketplace, matching unpredictable demand (from airport trips to nightlife to daily commutes) with flexible supply.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The rising tide of active Americans is lifting the boats of the recreation sector.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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The following recreation sites and Forest Service roads are temporarily closed for fire personnel and public safety.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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One 2016 company presentation obtained by The Times revealed that cameras were known to be a valuable deterrent.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prioritize In-Person Meetings Conflicts with investors are typically handled via emails, video calls and presentations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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