show business

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Recent Examples of show business The ‘naked’ dress — a gown built on the suggestion of exposing its wearer’s nudity — quickly revealed itself as a surefire way for celebrities to grab headlines and has therefore enjoyed full-frontal support from a number of those in show business. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for show business
Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
Noun
  • 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
  • The amusement part was divided into the Alpine Center, Water World and Motor World.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • As a showbiz comedy, the HBO Max show regularly navigates the porous boundaries between art and life.
    Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
  • Join us for a candid and insightful conversation as Alexander shares personal stories from his decades in showbiz, explores his evolution as a creator, and reflects on the current state of the industry.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Zee Entertainment Enterprises is betting big on micro-dramas as the next frontier in Indian digital entertainment, revealing a strategic equity partnership with startup Bullet to launch a micro-drama application.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 June 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
  • All of those players have had more production and less off-the-field drama than Williams, but with another strong season, Williams could solidify himself as one of the top No. 2 receivers in the league.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • The feature is from production companies Sandbox Films, Protozoa Pictures, Planet Octopus Studios, and Spring Films.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • His brother Carter Thicke, son Julian Fuego, Gianni Harrell and longtime friend Usher served as groomsmen, and the ceremony was officiated by nightlife impresario Richie Akiva.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 June 2025
  • The all-day event features wine and vodka open bars, a silent auction, and entertainment by singer-songwriter EJ Garlands and nightlife legend Hedda Lettuce.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • April’s report showed that job openings increased across most sectors, with some of the largest upswings seen in arts, entertainment and recreation; mining and logging; information; and professional and business services.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
  • Amid unsettling changes, Americans touted the curative powers of the natural world, fueling the call for outdoor exercise and recreation, and laying the groundwork for the astounding growth of national and state park tourism.
    Time, Time, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • One person might use their toolkit for presentations.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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