showman
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4.4
- noun
- /ˈʃoʊmən/
- " You are quite a showman," his brother called back, his voice muffled by the intervening wall.
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Examples
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A decent singer and better showman, along with a passable musician.
Blog text (9) -
You know, Claude thinks I'm too much of a showman, you know.
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Do you see yourself as equal parts showman and musician?
Blog text (11) -
Leon was just simply a superb showman and a natural leader.
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He's put you across in Paris like a real showman.
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Like his father, Creed is ever the showman, and is energizing the crowd.
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His student Samuelson recalled him as "a great showman" who spoke without notes to large audiences in an unforgettable Viennese accent.
Academic text (1991) -
The talented showman captivated the audience with his amazing tricks and charm.
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Everyone in the theater agreed that the showman delivered a performance they would never forget.
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As a seasoned showman, he knew exactly how to engage the crowd from start to finish.
Synonyms
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2.5
A person who entertains people, for example by singing or acting
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2.1
A person who performs to make people laugh or enjoy themselves
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7.5
A person who hosts an event and introduces speakers or performers
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6.5
A person who introduces speakers and keeps a formal event running
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3.2
A person who gives items or announces people at a ceremony
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6.0
A person who introduces performers and directs acts in a circus
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4.2
A person who welcomes guests and introduces speakers at a formal event
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3.2
A person who leads a show or event together with another person
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3.4
A person who entertains people by acting, singing, or dancing
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7.5
A person who introduces speakers and asks people to raise their glasses at a formal event
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4.6
A person who presents a TV or radio show and talks to guests
A person who gives exciting talks or performances to an audience
Antonyms
How Entertaining
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Showman is made of show, meaning 'to show' or 'display', and man. So a showman is literally a man who presents and entertains people at public events.