showmanship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of showmanship
Example Sentences
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When the government didn’t collapse, the ever-undisciplined Mr. Trump indulged his appetite for showmanship and big-shot deal-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
His lectures have taken him "to America, five times, to Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium," he said, reeling off the list with a touch of showmanship.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
"I'm terrible. I have a very relaxed approach to showmanship."
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
It isn’t just a piece of showmanship, either.
From Salon ● May 28, 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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