show business
noun
: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, motion pictures, 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Other people in show business appeared to revel in his downfall.
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Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2024
Reiner’s dad, Carl Reiner, won 11 Emmys in his extraordinary career in show business.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Best of all, his heart was big enough to love all of show business and every person in it.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2024
Many went on to have thriving careers in show business.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024
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Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2024
Reiner’s dad, Carl Reiner, won 11 Emmys in his extraordinary career in show business.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Best of all, his heart was big enough to love all of show business and every person in it.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2024
Many went on to have thriving careers in show business.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024
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 11 Sep. 2024.
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