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showmanship

[shoh-muhn-ship] / ˈʃoʊ mənˌʃɪp /




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But the film’s thrilling showmanship, lavish craft, stellar acting and $1.7-billion box-office total make it the prohibitive favorite.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

David proved "his instinct for showmanship", Schatz said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

"I'm terrible. I have a very relaxed approach to showmanship."

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

From professional wrestling, Trump learned to refine the character and persona, the promo and the showmanship, and how to manipulate the public’s suspension of disbelief.

From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026

She holds out her hand and turns it slowly, presenting it with a certain amount of showmanship so that Marco can see that there is no illusion involved.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern


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