showman
Americannoun
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a person who presents or produces a show, especially of a theatrical nature.
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a person who is gifted in doing or presenting things theatrically or dramatically.
He didn't have much voice but was a great showman.
noun
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a person who presents or produces a theatrical show, etc
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a person skilled at presenting anything in an effective manner
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Appeared in the May 22, 2026, print edition as 'Nascar Driver, Showman Knew How to Win'.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Williams is sitting next to Michael Gracey, the director of 2017 hit The Greatest Showman.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024
The detectives waited 27 minutes to tell Showman his daughter was dead, a recording of the interview shows.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024
“I can never bring Diana back, but hopefully people in the future won’t be treated as such,” Showman said about the bill.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024
The Showman: One mile beyond, what use is that to me?
From King Cole by Masefield, John
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