1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
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Naturally, the showman can’t help from throwing in a few quips in among all the educational tidbits. —
Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026 According to the release, McFarland’s great-grandfather, William Delisle Frisbee, was a potato farmer and schoolteacher in western Pennsylvania, as well as a traveling showman. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 But this is still Dubai, so there’s also room for the flash of Nusr-Et, the steakhouse created by divisive Turkish showman Salt Bae. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026 In an era where comedy and culture increasingly intersect, Karlous Miller has emerged as a defining voice—equal parts storyteller, cultural commentator, and showman. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showman
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Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026 According to the release, McFarland’s great-grandfather, William Delisle Frisbee, was a potato farmer and schoolteacher in western Pennsylvania, as well as a traveling showman. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 But this is still Dubai, so there’s also room for the flash of Nusr-Et, the steakhouse created by divisive Turkish showman Salt Bae. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026 In an era where comedy and culture increasingly intersect, Karlous Miller has emerged as a defining voice—equal parts storyteller, cultural commentator, and showman. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showman
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“Showman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/showman. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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