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Recent Examples of entertainer
The 54-year-old entertainer made such an impression on viewers during his on-air stint at the 2024 Summer Olympics that NBC execs had already begun plotting to bring him back for the Milan Games well before the torch was extinguished in Paris.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Anette Arinix Amazing Aga Aga is a Samoan-Pasifika producer, writer, entertainer, and creative director from Hawaiʻi whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, comedy, and community impact.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
While the intermission affords each team more time than usual to prepare for the final 30 or so minutes of the season, that entire break isn't afforded to the entertainer who graces the stage.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Known for an act that mixes comedy with magic, the entertainer should have plenty of tricks up his sleeve.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Who is the Halftime entertainer?
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
The popular children's entertainer shared a statement on the Danny Go!
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The comic actress was an Emmy Award winner and a beloved entertainer across generations.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Lainey Wilson’s current status as an arena headliner, the reigning CMA entertainer of the year winner and Billboard charting hitmaker will be explored through a new Netflix documentary.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Anette Arinix Amazing Aga Aga is a Samoan-Pasifika producer, writer, entertainer, and creative director from Hawaiʻi whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, comedy, and community impact.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
While the intermission affords each team more time than usual to prepare for the final 30 or so minutes of the season, that entire break isn't afforded to the entertainer who graces the stage.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Known for an act that mixes comedy with magic, the entertainer should have plenty of tricks up his sleeve.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Who is the Halftime entertainer?
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
The popular children's entertainer shared a statement on the Danny Go!
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The comic actress was an Emmy Award winner and a beloved entertainer across generations.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Lainey Wilson’s current status as an arena headliner, the reigning CMA entertainer of the year winner and Billboard charting hitmaker will be explored through a new Netflix documentary.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainer
performer
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But the controversy surrounding the event with halftime performer Bad Bunny likely stoked additional interest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cort, born Walter Edward Cox on March 29, 1948, in New Rochelle, New York, attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts for a brief period and studied acting with Stella Adler before going professional as a performer.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Entertainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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