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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But timing is everything in show business, and Farrow wasn’t sure whether this unstable moment in American political history was the right time to make a Broadway return.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones is an actress After her father’s death, Jones focused on a career in show business.
—Jackie Tempera, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The show also loves to satirize show business and multiple episodes are set in Hollywood.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
The discussion centered on challenges faced by women directors in show business.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones is an actress After her father’s death, Jones focused on a career in show business.
—Jackie Tempera, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The show also loves to satirize show business and multiple episodes are set in Hollywood.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
The discussion centered on challenges faced by women directors in show business.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20business. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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