barker
Example Sentences
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McLuhan was seen as more of a carnival barker than a scholar, and people—clearly—didn’t heed his warnings about technology.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2025
That’s not me talking; it’s not even a carnival barker.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2024
Presiding over it all was Mr. Springer, who variously served as a referee, ringmaster, carnival barker and relationship counselor.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2023
But for the past 30 years, his true calling has been modern-day carnival barker, affectionately known by his moniker, “The Barnum of Burbank.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2022
He quit his normal watchdog duties—he’d always been a good barker if somebody drove up—and took to sitting in the yard, staring at the house.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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