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showmanship

[shoh-muhn-ship] / ˈʃoʊ mənˌʃɪp /




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

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

Whether that game is thrilling or boring, and no matter who wins, the focus will be on spectacle, showmanship and soccer, in roughly that order.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

Followers have dubbed Nick “Hollywood” for his showmanship on camera, and Scott “Leg Arms” for his size.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

But Monfils will be best remembered for his on-court showmanship, athleticism and outrageous shot selection.

From BBC May 26, 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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