showmanship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of showmanship
Example Sentences
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It was one of several moments that played into his trademark romantic showmanship.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 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
His work as a musician in the years before he turned to filmmaking honed his understanding of audiences and sense of showmanship.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Yet it was not an unhappy existence, especially for a little boy proud of his parents, admiring of their showmanship and courage—a happier life, certainly, than what replaced it.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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