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Recent Examples of show business
These Kander & Ebb who live inside their heads and who are really obsessed with certain aspects of show business.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
Continuing an enduring show business tradition — a retirement that ends soon than expected —Aerosmith will reconvene at a charity event in Los Angeles next month.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Many in show business are wondering just how close Hollywood will cozy up to Trump in this new era.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
Continuing an enduring show business tradition — a retirement that ends soon than expected —Aerosmith will reconvene at a charity event in Los Angeles next month.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Many in show business are wondering just how close Hollywood will cozy up to Trump in this new era.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show business
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The official website for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which tech billionaire Elon Musk heads, was reportedly hacked on Friday, sending waves of confusion and amusement through the internet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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There’s no shortage of diversions and amusements to fill your Sunday afternoon.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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During her tell-all, the fiercely private celebrity pulls back the curtain on the true story of her infamous seven marriages and other wild tales of showbiz scandals, betrayals and woes.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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This is the basic conceit for a sketch featuring Rachel Dratch, Chris Parnell, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and host Christopher Walken, who once again proves why his voice is one of the most iconic in the history of showbiz.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The water park is part of a larger entertainment zone called Nickelodeon Place, where your kids can meet the Paw Patrol pups and other favorite characters.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Moore, who was visibly stunned to accept her award, delivered a heartfelt speech highlighting her 45 years in the entertainment industry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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After the first night, the festival then shifts to a couple of miles away to the Quixote Studios facilities in West Hollywood.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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This only passes for thoughtfulness because film culture has abandoned its former Christian deference apparent in films from The Bells of St. Mary’s to The Shoes of the Fisherman, which were made when Hollywood still respected the church.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
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The tariffs, effective immediately, are expected to affect manufacturing and production costs, particularly for businesses that rely heavily on aluminum for packaging.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Amazon's first group of production satellites for the company's Kuiper Internet network is now first in line on ULA's schedule.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soon, nightlife personality Ladyfag joined their chat.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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But his talent shows best in that his most famous character, hyper Weekend Update nightlife lover Stefon, was so against his natural type. 18.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Valentine’s Day event — centered on card making — provided a way to draw people back in, said Monica Benyamin, the recreation facility director.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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On top of that, the lakes are a major source of recreation in the area and generate millions of dollars for the local economy.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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As New York Fashion Week had just kicked into full swing Naylor was anticipating attending Sergio Hudson’s presentation.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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With a slideshow presentation, the school’s Principal Talib ul Hikmah Karriem explained the Nation of Islam’s history and theology.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20business. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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