showbiz

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Definition of showbiznext
as in Hollywood

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Recent Examples of showbiz Bakker was a middling student, but did exhibit an early interest in showbiz and a talent for salesmanship. — Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 But unlike Evans, who had plenty of time on his hands, most showbiz memoirists of that era declined to narrate their own work. — Brian Raftery, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026 The gruesome 2023 murder of Choi, who rubbed shoulders with showbiz elites at fashion events and had a significant online following, sent shockwaves through the wealthy financial hub and made global headlines. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Despite his parents’ showbiz failures, Stallone was convinced that he was destined for success as an actor. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showbiz
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  1. Hollywood
  2. Bollywood
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  • Strong wind gusts Saturday night took down a gazebo at the popular Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, sending five people to the hospital, officials said.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
  • The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Definition of Hollywood
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  • Debuting today across all Eros channels are the first two artists – alternative rock singer Jordan and Bollywood pop artist Tanu, with the latter aimed at Gen Z audiences.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 June 2026
  • Anonymous Content has signed Bollywood megastar Hrithik Roshan, one of the highest-grossing Indian actors of all time.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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“Showbiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showbiz. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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