1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
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At his essence, Timberlake is a consummate showman, educated in the school of boyband philosophy where precision is key.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 May 2024
Most of the victims were Iranian dissidents who threatened the Islamic Republic in one way or another: A social-democratic former prime minister, diplomats from the Shah’s regime, Marxist leaders, and a TV showman are on the long list.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 May 2024
Most of the victims were Iranian dissidents who threatened the Islamic Republic in one way or another: A social-democratic former prime minister, diplomats from the Shah’s regime, Marxist leaders, and a TV showman are on the long list.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Showman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showman. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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