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showmanship

American  
[shoh-muhn-ship] / ˈʃoʊ mənˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. the skill or ability of a showman.


Etymology

Origin of showmanship

First recorded in 1855–60; showman + -ship


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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

Followers have dubbed Nick “Hollywood” for his showmanship on camera, and Scott “Leg Arms” for his size.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

It isn’t just a piece of showmanship, either.

From Salon ● May 28, 2026

But Monfils will be best remembered for his on-court showmanship, athleticism and outrageous shot selection.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

Not his trick with the sympathy lamps—I recognized that for what it was: showmanship, a bluff to impress ignorant townsfolk.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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