showmanship
Example Sentences
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But a smaller, third group believed that Nazi showmanship was occult wizardry and that they were in on the secret.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
It’s a philosophy worthy of Elvira herself — equal parts camp and comfort, with a generous pour of showmanship.
From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025
Doncic capped his show by drilling a three-pointer that gave the Lakers a 19-point lead, his showmanship including pursing of his lips while doing a shimmy to the adoring crowd.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 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
His quest to create a powerful first impression was good showmanship, but it also exposed the aesthetic despot residing within.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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