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as in amusement
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as in showbiz
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Recent Examples of show business
But the King of Pop’s estate used its influence to make the film a celebration of Jackson’s show business success, according to Variety.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
When a friend from outside of show business suggested Peet, the idea just clicked.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
And take you in this dressing room and talk business and show business for four hours.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond Keaton, Reiner, and Redford, show business lost titanic figures such as Diane Ladd, Graham Greene, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp, Claudia Cardinale, Béla Tarr, Peter Kwong, Udo Kier, Frederick Wiseman, and Mohammad Bakri, all of whom were included in Sunday's tribute.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
When a friend from outside of show business suggested Peet, the idea just clicked.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
And take you in this dressing room and talk business and show business for four hours.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond Keaton, Reiner, and Redford, show business lost titanic figures such as Diane Ladd, Graham Greene, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp, Claudia Cardinale, Béla Tarr, Peter Kwong, Udo Kier, Frederick Wiseman, and Mohammad Bakri, all of whom were included in Sunday's tribute.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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Laid-back Orange Beach offers the same unbeatable sugar-soft shoreline, plus family-friendly amusement and water parks, dolphin cruises, nature trails, championship golf, fishing excursions, and free concerts.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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As their story spread, millions of viewers reacted with a mix of shock and amusement at the dramatic itinerary switch.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to Rendering, a Deadline column reporting at the intersection of AI and showbiz.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Students work with top-of-the-line equipment in professional facilities, with showbiz veteran faculty and career services.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line Country Club Plaza remains Kansas City’s signature shopping and dining district, offering architecture, culture and entertainment just minutes from World Cup matches.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sudarma hopes that guests will plan a day and stay, enjoying multiple meals and lots of entertainment, from Asian sports cars to kids’ hip hop dance classes (free).—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 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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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The contract modification ensures that the production of the jet engines will remain at the company’s Connecticut locations, according to Larson.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Participatory forms of recreation, the kind that got families out of the house and into the car, had held steady or grown.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Use this cosmic energy to update your physical presentation, whether that be your hair, nails, wardrobe, or beyond.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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There was a presentation of colors by the United States Armed Forces Color Guard.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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