showmanship

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But now this one act of pure showmanship has become the electrifying coda of Malinin’s programs as he stakes his claim as the greatest figure skater of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Hennessy, who has won all six of her pro bouts and is known for her showmanship and dancing during ring walks, said she would "shine under the lights".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

It’s a philosophy worthy of Elvira herself — equal parts camp and comfort, with a generous pour of showmanship.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

They had a different type of showmanship that blended magic with comedy and rock ‘n’ roll flair.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

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