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Recent Examples of show business
Born into a legendary comedic family, Damon Jr.’s kids range in age from the toddler years to their early 20s, and are on their way to continuing their dad's show business legacy.
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Avalon Hester, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
That said, studies show businesses that take disaster loans are more likely to survive.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Theadora Van Runkle—the costume designer behind Bonnie and Clyde, Bullitt, and The Thomas Crown Affair—defined Hollywood cool
January 4, 2025
Reading Time: 7 minutes
As a young woman, Theadora Van Runkle was desperately trying to break into show business while struggling to make ends meet.
—Sam Kashner, airmail.news, 4 Jan. 2025
This film answers those questions – unearthing his story from childhood under USSR domination to the heady days of show business stardom, always surrounded and supported by devoted friends, family and colleagues.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Avalon Hester, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
That said, studies show businesses that take disaster loans are more likely to survive.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Theadora Van Runkle—the costume designer behind Bonnie and Clyde, Bullitt, and The Thomas Crown Affair—defined Hollywood cool
January 4, 2025
Reading Time: 7 minutes
As a young woman, Theadora Van Runkle was desperately trying to break into show business while struggling to make ends meet.
—Sam Kashner, airmail.news, 4 Jan. 2025
This film answers those questions – unearthing his story from childhood under USSR domination to the heady days of show business stardom, always surrounded and supported by devoted friends, family and colleagues.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
Noun
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Goose has made quite the name for himself on social media, earning a reputation as a source of endless amusement.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Born of an amusement ride and opening to the public in 2026, this remarkably clever kiwi idea offers quick, cheap, on-demand urban transit – that's much more direct and private than public transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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Klum, who got her showbiz start as a model in her native Germany, shared a video of Samuel walking the runway on Instagram.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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This shamelessly asserts showbiz cultural-religious biases against traditional values.—
Armond White,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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The event includes a silent auction, lunch, entertainment and an opportunity drawing.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, In The Know, to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox.—
Sandra Dallas,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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Both drivers fled following the North Hollywood crashes at about 9:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, Los Angeles police said in a news release and the Los Angeles Daily News reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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That 30-21 victory came against a different Chiefs team that was lacking Isiah Pacheco, Hollywood Brown, Charles Omenihu, Jaylen Watson and Harrison Butker.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Ukraine conducted more than 80 drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and depots, and Russia's average daily production of crude oil dropped to a new low not seen in 20 years.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of production designers and set decorators on a film and will leave with a greater understanding and knowledge of their work.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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Downtown nightlife is in a state of struggle, with ongoing clashes drawing a heavier police presence and the abrupt closure of multiple clubs.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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Roberts and Simkins then partnered with nightlife vet Dennis DeGori, previously of Scores Las Vegas and Stringfellow’s in NYC.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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To the south, Yellowstone, a nearly 3,500-square-mile wilderness recreation area, sitting atop a volcanic hot spot, is a nature lover’s nirvana.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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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,
1 Feb. 2025
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Bowersox’s presentation was part of the Box Lunch Talk speaker series from the Carroll County Historical Society, which also celebrates the county’s 188th birthday.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Every season, the French label draws an A-list crowd of attendees, and this morning’s presentation at the Grand Palais was certainly no different.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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