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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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
And he loves dramatic entrances and endings — he’s a showman.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
After being on display for a few years, it was bought by a showman and spent two years in the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham before being offered to Rye Town Council.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
He did perform his trademark backflip toward the end, but the showman move drew far fewer technical points.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
Ever the showman, he quickly arranged three upside-down buckets as stools for the children to sit upon, like a proper audience.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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