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 discussion centered on challenges faced by women directors in show business.
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Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Travis Kelce might just be following the lead of superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift with his newest stint in show business.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024
He was ushered into show business by his vaudevillian parents at only 18 months old.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Also, did DeGeneres really get kicked out of show business?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
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Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Travis Kelce might just be following the lead of superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift with his newest stint in show business.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024
He was ushered into show business by his vaudevillian parents at only 18 months old.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Also, did DeGeneres really get kicked out of show business?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20business. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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