show business

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Recent Examples of show business Horn was left partially paralyzed by the tiger attack and, after a brief comeback in 2010, the pair retired from show business. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025 In addition to gala co-chairs, many notable show business figures populate the Met’s host committee. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 8 May 2025 Surveys show businesses are increasingly hunkering down. Paul Davidson, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025 Gypsy, which originally premiered in 1959, follows the story of an ambitious stage mother who relentlessly supports her daughter’s success in show business. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for show business
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Noun
  • One parent judge loves these stacking cups for their endless amusement.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
  • Cruise also got a lot of props for once again putting his life on the line for our amusement.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • But this film is less standard showbiz bio and more Mariska’s effort to use the documentary format to uncover the past, to find her own place in her mother’s life and to move on in what is essentially a journey to healing — and that includes a very happy ending that just might have you in tears.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025
  • Furthermore, two sources familiar with the global film scene said top players in the emirate have initiated discussions with U.S. showbiz executives about co-financing and producing original content.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • While some infotainment systems are better than others, many drivers use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto daily to access navigation and entertainment for their drives.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Beyond the lantern release, the festival offers an array of food via food trucks, shopping, and entertainment.
    Edwin Goei, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Still, the movie — starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss — went on to become one of the most iconic hits in Hollywood history, grossing nearly $477 million on a budget of under $10 million.
    Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 27 May 2025
  • The sites include Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, Deadline, Vibe, IndieWire and Gold Derby.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • An easy style, production and physical comparable for Savoie is former Condors right winger Kailer Yamamoto.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • Now, Red Sox manager Alex Cora has spoken out about potentially moving Story, factoring in both his production and his injury history as the shortstop looks to play in more than 150 games for the first time since 2018.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Lilly’s Club Lilly’s Club Monte Carlo is a premier nightlife destination nestled within the luxurious Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Orlando currently requires its downtown bars to have a permit to pour liquor after midnight, with last call at 2 a.m. Kissimmee restaurant and bar owners are fearful their city wants to mirror some of Orlando’s existing nightlife policies.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Julia Sanchez, a recreation supervisor, said each year the Park District selects a different park for people to explore on Kids to Parks Day.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
  • Digital recreations of a young Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker) have also appeared in the franchise.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • One particular presentation that focused on Micro LED projection for AR glasses stood out.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Given that the show takes place in Taiwan, Huang's presentation is happening at an inconvenient time for US viewers.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025

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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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