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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The former child star, who rose to ’90s fame on Blossom, made a full-time return to acting in Big Bang’s fourth season after years on the fringes of show business.
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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Clint Eastwood may still be doing show business after all.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 June 2026
That’s what is so wonderful about being in show business.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 June 2026
Backstage at the Grammys is the best party in show business.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Clint Eastwood may still be doing show business after all.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 June 2026
That’s what is so wonderful about being in show business.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 June 2026
Backstage at the Grammys is the best party in show business.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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