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Recent Examples of show business
Newman and Woodward are show business legends with storied careers and long lists of accolades.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
His start in show business, after graduating from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in science and music, came with the Tarriers.
—Jake Coyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Set in the 1920s, Chicago is a scathing satire of how show business and the media make celebrities out of criminals.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
There's no business like show business, but a tragic death in Jaleel White's professional life almost threw him off course.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
His start in show business, after graduating from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in science and music, came with the Tarriers.
—Jake Coyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Set in the 1920s, Chicago is a scathing satire of how show business and the media make celebrities out of criminals.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
There's no business like show business, but a tragic death in Jaleel White's professional life almost threw him off course.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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Cohen repeated in stunned amusement, while Cooper laughed uncontrollably.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 Jan. 2025
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The indoor amusement center features bumper cars, go-kart racing, laser tag, mini golf, bowling, pool tables, a ropes course, and arcade games.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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Thus there was no reason why all of Rose’s young people’s troupe, along with the strippers, could not have been made up entirely all-Black performers, even if some or all of the theater owners and powerbrokers were white, as was the reality in early 20th-Century American showbiz.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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On the showbiz sections of certain UK newspaper websites, the churn of stories involving Walker, Kilner and Goodman — ideally all three in the same headline for SEO purposes — seems never-ending.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The text messages — rife with bravado, boasts and intrigue — have fueled a scandal that has rocked the entertainment industry and spotlighted the ruthless underbelly of the Hollywood publicity machine.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Following the scandal, the rapper and actor was blackballed from the Korean entertainment industry until his most recent appearance in Squid Game season 2 as Thanos, a famous rapper turned erratic Player 230 who uses drugs while competing in the deadly games.Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Very similar to what film and Hollywood are in the U.S. market.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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Pizzeria da Michele, with restaurants in Hollywood, Long Beach, Santa Barbara and New York City.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Unlike other confections, whose production lines used a drop-bake-sell approach, macaron production required more time, more specialized equipment, and more involvement.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a massive increase in military spending has caused labor, supply and production shortages elsewhere that have pushed up prices, and prompted workers to demand higher wages.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Six Senses Ibiza, Spain While often celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, Ibiza, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea, has long been a sanctuary for seekers of peace and enlightenment, serving as a refuge for hippies in the 1960s.Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The performances were recorded at London’s The Cause, an arts and events space that boosts dance culture, local London nightlife, independent business and mental health initiatives.Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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If that happens, the Forest Service’s avalanche centers will have to abandon more recreation areas like Seeley Lake.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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As for the county with the most recreation centers, Park County in Montana led here by a mile with 4.01 per 1000 people, far above the average of 0.45.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The presentation was shown at New York’s Metropolitan Club and was the debut for a licensed fur collection.Mikelle Street, WWD, 29 Dec. 2024
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There was a lot of talk about how the Brazil forward would react to Mbappe’s arrival, but as the Frenchman confirmed at his initial presentation in the summer, Vinicius Jr in fact played a role in ‘convincing’ him to join Madrid, texting him often during the transfer process.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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