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
The choir got a standing ovation and four yeses from the judges after performing Never Enough from The Greatest Showman.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Showman and his ex-wife sued, but couldn’t win any money in their settlement with the city, in part, he and his attorney argue, because of the information Showman shared with detectives.
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: You ought to seek your rest.
From King Cole by Masefield, John
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