entertainer

Example Sentences

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Allen, the late Australian entertainer portrayed by Hugh Jackman in Broadway’s Tony-winning “The Boy From Oz,” had played the tune for Manilow in the early ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"For me, Grand Slam walk-ons are the only time that I possibly feel like I'm an entertainer."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The longtime prime minister proved to be a better entertainer than he was a builder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The entertainer was one of the most familiar faces on British TV for several decades before he died of prostate cancer in 2003 at the age of 75.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

I don’t think Dad is too stoked about my plans either, although he doesn’t say it because he knows I remember him telling me how he used to want to be an entertainer.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes