showmanship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of showmanship
Example Sentences
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"I'm terrible. I have a very relaxed approach to showmanship."
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
From professional wrestling, Trump learned to refine the character and persona, the promo and the showmanship, and how to manipulate the public’s suspension of disbelief.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
But Monfils will be best remembered for his on-court showmanship, athleticism and outrageous shot selection.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
But the showmanship only works as well as it does because the actors are so adept at tracking the chess moves of characters who are always trying to stay one step ahead of danger.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 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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