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Recent Examples of show business
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.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Explore avenues in the theater, show business and the hospitality industry to enjoy your day!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Sports events, show business, the entertainment world plus schmoozing with pals will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
With a combination of humor, drama and an insider’s look at show business, the series promises to be a must-watch event for Spanish television – and possibly beyond.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Explore avenues in the theater, show business and the hospitality industry to enjoy your day!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Sports events, show business, the entertainment world plus schmoozing with pals will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
With a combination of humor, drama and an insider’s look at show business, the series promises to be a must-watch event for Spanish television – and possibly beyond.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
Noun
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The bulk of Everybody’s Live is clearly designed for the comedian’s amusement.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Joan's immediate reaction was one of understandable amusement.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Formerly an entertainment venue and public garden in the late 1800s, Zhang Yuan later became a residential area until the government took over in 2018.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The production house’s scripted entertainment credits include Varsity Blues, Coach Carter, One Tree Hill and Smallville.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These are not conventional Hollywood protagonists.—
Bing Chen,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 2025 Oscars are set to take place on Sunday, March 2, at the show's long-time home of the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to researchers, removing a single gene that controls production of a hormone called thyroxine can create swarms of tadpoles incapable of their usual metamorphosis into adult amphibians.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are now more than 100 stunt professionals who are currently members of the Academy’s production and technology branch.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 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
Noun
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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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The Educational Era Content on social networks has traditionally prioritized speed, simplicity and enticing presentation.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tasks that once took hours or even days-such as creating presentations, analyzing legal documents or making investments decisions—can now be completed in a fraction of the time, allowing employees to focus on high-value tasks that drive business impact.—
Keren Katz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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