showmanship

Example Sentences

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Far-right media personalities are adept at commanding attention with showmanship and swagger.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

But now this one act of pure showmanship has become the electrifying coda of Malinin’s programs as he stakes his claim as the greatest figure skater of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

They had a different type of showmanship that blended magic with comedy and rock ‘n’ roll flair.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

What followed next was history playing out in real time -- an extraordinary moment even for a reality TV star-turned-president with a flair for showmanship.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

She was accustomed to the kind of fiery preaching that the church offered, the extremes of showmanship and drama, but one day, she thought, they crossed a line.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers