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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
The Ohio native wouldn’t be the first person in his household to enter show business.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
In order to work in show business, each child needs an entertainment work permit, while their employer must have a permit to employ minors.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In show business, you could easily get caught up in jealousy.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
To hear it from Tina Fey, Michaels is show business, or at least what’s left of it.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
In order to work in show business, each child needs an entertainment work permit, while their employer must have a permit to employ minors.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In show business, you could easily get caught up in jealousy.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
To hear it from Tina Fey, Michaels is show business, or at least what’s left of it.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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Steel Pier still anchors much of its amusement culture—stretching over the ocean, the historic site is filled with midway games, rides, carnival lights, and the Observation Wheel, which gives wide views over the shoreline, casinos, and boardwalk.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Its real draw, though, is Italian artist Gianpaolo Pagni’s design inspired by the late-19th-century American amusement act in which horses jumped from up to 60 feet into tanks of water.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Don’t be fooled by its straightforward overview of Short’s rise to showbiz mainstay through his eccentric, vaudevillian brand of comedy.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Another is Le Club 55, a simple beach canteen on Pampelonne Beach during the filming of And God Created Woman, but now a center of gravity for royalty (both showbiz and actual) visiting Saint‑Tropez.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Robert and Susan founded the entertainment company Team Downey, which has produced Perry Mason, The Sympathizer, Play Dirty and more.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The podcast will explore how Latinos are leaving their imprint on the world of entertainment and beyond, from the emergence of young Hollywood talent to the global dominance of Latin music.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The mother of two has repeatedly accused Samantha and their father, former Hollywood lighting director Thomas Markle, of selling stories to the British tabloids.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The prolific Hollywood subgenre of the body-swap comedy had already been around a while when Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan teamed up for the surprise hit, Freaky Friday.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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To prevent the same outcome, production instantly materializes to separate the women.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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The French-German-Latvian co-production marks Zvyagintsev’s first feature in close to a decade, reuniting him with cinematographer Mikhail Krichman and production designer Andrey Ponkratov.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Kalākaua Avenue's shopping, restaurants, and nightlife are steps away, while Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and downtown Honolulu are easy excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The Hollywood location also plans to host weekly community events, taking advantage of its setting in one of LA’s busiest nightlife corridors.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Of course, the Romantica Collection is not a recreation of the Macallan 1926, which would obviously be an impossible task.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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The city received about $827 million, with money going toward housing, job training, home repairs, health services, homeless support and recreation centers.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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The full-size humanoid demonstrated advanced balance, precise motion control, and coordinated body movement during the live presentation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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Construction on the new academic building would begin no sooner than 2028, possibly later, according to a presentation shared with the community.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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