showmanship
Example Sentences
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When the government didn’t collapse, the ever-undisciplined Mr. Trump indulged his appetite for showmanship and big-shot deal-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
His lectures have taken him "to America, five times, to Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium," he said, reeling off the list with a touch of showmanship.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
From professional wrestling, Trump learned to refine the character and persona, the promo and the showmanship, and how to manipulate the public’s suspension of disbelief.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
But Monfils will be best remembered for his on-court showmanship, athleticism and outrageous shot selection.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
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
