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Recent Examples of showbiz
The actress has been a showbiz workhorse for decades now.
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EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Sometimes the pas de deux between light showbiz dramedy and weightier themes, from the existential threats facing the arts community to the imminence of extinction-level environmental catastrophes, can feel disproportionate.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
His company Imagine Entertainment is one of the most prolific and successful in showbiz.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The beloved showbiz friendship has never been under a brighter spotlight.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 11 Apr. 2025
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EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Sometimes the pas de deux between light showbiz dramedy and weightier themes, from the existential threats facing the arts community to the imminence of extinction-level environmental catastrophes, can feel disproportionate.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
His company Imagine Entertainment is one of the most prolific and successful in showbiz.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The beloved showbiz friendship has never been under a brighter spotlight.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showbiz
Noun
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Two nights later, Cummings did a stand-up set at the Hollywood Improv, performing on a stage that has hosted comedy legends such as Robin Williams, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week, from Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala in Geneva to Heidi Klum and Kacey Musgraves in N.Y.C.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prime Focus Group has signed a deal with the Government of Maharashtra to create a $400M entertainment hub in the heart of Mumbai’s filmmaking industry, the home of Bollywood.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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At India’s inaugural WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) in Mumbai, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan highlighted the striking cultural similarities between Indian and Chinese audiences as a foundation for deeper collaboration between the two film industries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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“Showbiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showbiz. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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