show business
noun
: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, movies, and television) that comprise the entertainment industry
Examples of show business in a Sentence
She has been in show business for over 30 years.
actors trying to break into show business
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And take you in this dressing room and talk business and show business for four hours.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Well, everyone in show business has to humiliate themselves sometimes.
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Since its premiere, the show has received critical acclaim for Smart and Einbender’s performances, as well as its satirical look at the ins and outs of show business.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Well, everyone in show business has to humiliate themselves sometimes.
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Since its premiere, the show has received critical acclaim for Smart and Einbender’s performances, as well as its satirical look at the ins and outs of show business.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for show business
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20business. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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