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Recent Examples of show business
Born into a legendary comedic family, Damon Jr.’s kids range in age from the toddler years to their early 20s, and are on their way to continuing their dad's show business legacy.
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Avalon Hester, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
That said, studies show businesses that take disaster loans are more likely to survive.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Theadora Van Runkle—the costume designer behind Bonnie and Clyde, Bullitt, and The Thomas Crown Affair—defined Hollywood cool
January 4, 2025
Reading Time: 7 minutes
As a young woman, Theadora Van Runkle was desperately trying to break into show business while struggling to make ends meet.
—Sam Kashner, airmail.news, 4 Jan. 2025
This film answers those questions – unearthing his story from childhood under USSR domination to the heady days of show business stardom, always surrounded and supported by devoted friends, family and colleagues.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Avalon Hester, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
That said, studies show businesses that take disaster loans are more likely to survive.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Theadora Van Runkle—the costume designer behind Bonnie and Clyde, Bullitt, and The Thomas Crown Affair—defined Hollywood cool
January 4, 2025
Reading Time: 7 minutes
As a young woman, Theadora Van Runkle was desperately trying to break into show business while struggling to make ends meet.
—Sam Kashner, airmail.news, 4 Jan. 2025
This film answers those questions – unearthing his story from childhood under USSR domination to the heady days of show business stardom, always surrounded and supported by devoted friends, family and colleagues.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
Noun
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But there are more days filled with laughter, normal routines of work and school, milestones, amusement, and optimistic expectation.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Wackiness treads a fine line between amusement and cringe.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Klum, who got her showbiz start as a model in her native Germany, shared a video of Samuel walking the runway on Instagram.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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This shamelessly asserts showbiz cultural-religious biases against traditional values.—
Armond White,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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The latter caused film and television production to grind to a virtual halt, which has since caused a contraction in the entertainment industry across all segments, from executives and creatives to third-party vendors like catering and pr firms and — ahem — news media covering the industry.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Paige followed in her dad’s footsteps in the entertainment industry and has been working as a model since 2017.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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While 2025’s awards season continues on, Hollywood A-listers are now touching down in Park City, Utah for the annual Sundance Film Festival.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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His Latina wife, his 20-year career with one team, his foray into Hollywood, and his charitable works.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Co-financiers included the Swedish Film Institute, Eurimages, the Norwegian Film Institute, the Danish Film Institute, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Czech Film Fund production incentives, Creative Europe Media, Lindholmen Science Park and Yle.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Ukraine conducted more than 80 drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and depots, and Russia's average daily production of crude oil dropped to a new low not seen in 20 years.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Downtown nightlife is in a state of struggle, with ongoing clashes drawing a heavier police presence and the abrupt closure of multiple clubs.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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Roberts and Simkins then partnered with nightlife vet Dennis DeGori, previously of Scores Las Vegas and Stringfellow’s in NYC.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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To the south, Yellowstone, a nearly 3,500-square-mile wilderness recreation area, sitting atop a volcanic hot spot, is a nature lover’s nirvana.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 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,
1 Feb. 2025
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Cincinnati Word on the street is Cincinnati’s film commissioners made a heck of a presentation to Sundance’s selection committee, answering all of the major logistical questions.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Every season, the French label draws an A-list crowd of attendees, and this morning’s presentation at the Grand Palais was certainly no different.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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