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Recent Examples of show business
The Colorado Gator Farm, to which Morris retired after his long and illustrious show business career in 2006, announced his death on Sunday.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Ben and Fred Savage Both Fred and Ben Savage got into show business at an early age, the former as Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years and the latter as Cory Matthews on Boy Meets World.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 15 May 2025
There’s no business like show business in Danzy Senna’s takedown of identity politics
Sept. 3, 2024
The three Samuelson girls, including Ellis’ child, Eva, pass through different versions of their lives, as so many of us do, trying on and shedding identities.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Today, Joan is remembered as a legendary comedian who paved the way for women in show business.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Ben and Fred Savage Both Fred and Ben Savage got into show business at an early age, the former as Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years and the latter as Cory Matthews on Boy Meets World.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 15 May 2025
There’s no business like show business in Danzy Senna’s takedown of identity politics
Sept. 3, 2024
The three Samuelson girls, including Ellis’ child, Eva, pass through different versions of their lives, as so many of us do, trying on and shedding identities.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Today, Joan is remembered as a legendary comedian who paved the way for women in show business.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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Nintendo is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this month.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The amusement part was divided into the Alpine Center, Water World and Motor World.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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McDonald renounced the showbiz dazzle that underscored Ethel Merman’s legendary Mama Rose prototype to emphasize the social justice politics that now dominate Broadway and corporate media.—
Armond White,
National Review,
13 June 2025
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As played by Escola, the First Lady is a tramp with a showbiz dream and an unslakable thirst for whiskey.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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It had even been primed to enjoy them, as entertainment.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Launched in 2018, Elevate now has more than a thousand clients in sports and entertainment as well as other sectors such as retail and consumer products.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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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
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The fictional story of the human-shark relationship (and human-ocean relationship) that humans are on the menu—has been one of the most successful Hollywood narratives in motion picture history.—
Chris Pepin-Neff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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Tom Felton first played the character in the film franchise and is set to reprise the role in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Robert O’Hara will directed the production scheduled for June 17 through 28, 2026.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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That’s because an indefinite 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew imposed on downtown Los Angeles following days of immigration enforcement demonstrations has turned this nightlife hub into a practical ghost town.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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With its opulent resorts, over-the-top casinos, and thriving nightlife scene, Las Vegas is a perennial hit with travelers.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
14 June 2025
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The recent recreation of that moment for Madden’s cover added millions more views to his tally.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2025
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During the presentation, SPA shared character animations for Will, whose slight frame and limited height sets him far apart from his roarball colleagues.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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But the true 11 o’clock number of the evening was the presentation of the highly anticipated Best Actress in a Musical category.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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