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Recent Examples of show business
Jackson also spoke about how the industry has evolved in his three decades in show business, saying he's seen a shift toward the conservative in recent years.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Chopard For straight star power Chopard was difficult to beat as the Swiss luxury brand helped dress several of the biggest names in the show business.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Link’s exploding cart is making its journey into show business.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
As the daughter of Maybelle Carter (who in 1927 formed The Carter Family along with Sara and A.P. Carter), Virginia native June Carter Cash grew up in show business, teaming with her sisters Anita and Helen, along with Maybelle, to form Mother Maybelle and The Carter Sisters.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Chopard For straight star power Chopard was difficult to beat as the Swiss luxury brand helped dress several of the biggest names in the show business.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Link’s exploding cart is making its journey into show business.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
As the daughter of Maybelle Carter (who in 1927 formed The Carter Family along with Sara and A.P. Carter), Virginia native June Carter Cash grew up in show business, teaming with her sisters Anita and Helen, along with Maybelle, to form Mother Maybelle and The Carter Sisters.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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More casual, and far more intimate, is the arsenal of gun shots—regular Americans, children as well as adults, toting their weaponry for the camera, and for the nervous amusement of their friends and relatives.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes the pas de deux between light showbiz dramedy and weightier themes, from the existential threats facing the arts community to the imminence of extinction-level environmental catastrophes, can feel disproportionate.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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His company Imagine Entertainment is one of the most prolific and successful in showbiz.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Yet even as the party showcases a solidly deep bench of experience 2028 contenders, there is a nagging narrative, mostly in media circles, that Democrats should mimic the GOP by eloping with a non-traditional candidate with a massive entertainment or social media footprint.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Despite the streaming revolution reshaping entertainment consumption worldwide, Prime Video‘s top international executives remain steadfast believers in the enduring power of theatrical exhibition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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Two nights later, Cummings did a stand-up set at the Hollywood Improv, performing on a stage that has hosted comedy legends such as Robin Williams, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week, from Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala in Geneva to Heidi Klum and Kacey Musgraves in N.Y.C.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The production receives financial support from the Australian Government’s Location Offset, the Queensland Government’s Production Attraction Strategy, and the City of Gold Coast.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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The state government collects significant taxes and royalties on oil production.—
Brett Watson,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The nightlife of South Beach, PortMiami’s bridge with its view of the downtown skyline, and the Venetian Causeway that connects the mainland to Miami Beach are just some spots to watch for.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Upon arrival, children and their parents or guardians must check in at an information desk—located at the recreation center, indoor sports center and senior center—to pick up a tote bag and wristband.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The finished lower level includes a recreation area and gym, storage and laundry space.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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The tobacco era style of Daniels’ Allen & Ginter Mini Autograph card has a museum-like presentation with his signature directly on the card.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The students also learn proper knife skills, the importance of measuring correctly and all the steps in recipe and menu preparation and presentation.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
1 May 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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