showmanship

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But the showmanship only works as well as it does because the actors are so adept at tracking the chess moves of characters who are always trying to stay one step ahead of danger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Far-right media personalities are adept at commanding attention with showmanship and swagger.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Yet it was not an unhappy existence, especially for a little boy proud of his parents, admiring of their showmanship and courage—a happier life, certainly, than what replaced it.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote