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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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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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This massive endeavor, which officially opens May 22, is a way for Universal to showcase and monetize its diverse library of franchises and bolster its amusements business.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2025
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The beloved showbiz friendship has never been under a brighter spotlight.—
Ana Osorno,
Them.,
11 Apr. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights space sagas, famous foods, showbiz spectacles — and more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Red Sea Global Elsewhere in the island resort will be more luxury residences, at least some of which will be made from timber, as well as a market, retail spaces, entertainment areas, a golf course, and a 115-berth marina.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 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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Her work has also been featured in publications including Allure, The Hollywood Reporter, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Time, and Business of Home.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Most Carmen opera or ballet productions draw the story from the 1854 novella by French writer Prosper Mérimée — and generally are set in 19th century Spain.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 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 policy’s backers view it as a means of spurring economic activity, and a step forward in a broader effort to boost Sacramento’s nightlife.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Brent Bolthouse is far from being a stranger to nightlife — after all, he’s been in the scene for the last few decades (to say the least).—
Lauren Alvarez,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 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,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mendoza, in collaboration with Civil War director Alex Garland, was intentional about filming the movie as true to the real scenario as possible, transporting the audience into a recreation of the mission.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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On the presentation side, Virtuos has added a much more robust lighting system than before, and the game looks hyper-detailed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Other areas where commercial vehicle parking has become a problem include Gabrielle Lane and Longmeadow Drive, according to Weil’s presentation.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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