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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
Apple certainly didn’t need to charge into the volatile world of show business.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
And then, shortly after the birth of her second child, in 1926, Berg made a grand leap, changing her name to Gertrude—more Park Avenue, less Harlem—and diving into show business.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Sports events, fun activities with children, visits to galleries and museums, plus anything to do with show business and the entertainment world will bring you pleasure.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
With lines blurring between show business and sports, Rabil envisions the PLL yielding hybrid personalities along the lines of Travis Kelce or Steph Curry hybrids.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
And then, shortly after the birth of her second child, in 1926, Berg made a grand leap, changing her name to Gertrude—more Park Avenue, less Harlem—and diving into show business.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Sports events, fun activities with children, visits to galleries and museums, plus anything to do with show business and the entertainment world will bring you pleasure.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
With lines blurring between show business and sports, Rabil envisions the PLL yielding hybrid personalities along the lines of Travis Kelce or Steph Curry hybrids.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
Noun
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Especially not for a few minutes worth of amusement.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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The short clip has garnered more than 660,000 views and over 183,000 likes to date, drawing both widespread sympathy and amusement from viewers on TikTok.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Prevost has already had a showbiz publicist offer to represent him, and a journalist stop by post-interview to give him tips on what is imprudent to say on live TV—such as his imminent travel plans.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Cena plays a politician who is all showbiz and Elba is the statesman who has experience and respect.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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Several notable names in arts, culture, entertainment and other areas joined Musetti and Moore in the campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Every year, The Hollywood Reporter recognizes the town’s best and most influential business managers working behind the scenes to manage the financial lives of entertainment’s most high-profile figures.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter reported in early May that Horizon Series (which is Costner's loan-out firm), New Line Cinema and City National Bank were involved in a legal battle.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The studio is banking on the rapidly growing global anime fandom, particularly in the U.S., where enthusiasm spans general audiences, Hollywood creators, celebrities and businesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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It’s been more than a dozen years since she was involved in its production — the tour ended in 2013.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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However, voters weren’t enthusiastic about losing green tax credits, opposing the end of consumer credits for electric vehicle purchases, and business credits for wind, solar, and nuclear energy production.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Kyoto for Nightlife and Matcha Kyoto is home to a dynamic nightlife scene.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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From exciting nightlife to unique local experiences, Vancouver has no shortage of entertainment options.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The department is currently conducting a study to identify gaps for recreation centers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The National Park Service issued a water advisory but recreation areas remain open.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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The presentation also presented three exclusive collaborations, all crafted using the collection’s fabric and processes.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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There are dozens of other items that may intrigue, plus old photos that enhance the presentation.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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