Synonyms for showmanship


Grammar : Noun
Spell : shoh-muh n-ship
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃoʊ mənˌʃɪp

Top 10 synonyms for showmanship Other synonyms for the word showmanship

Définition of showmanship

Origin :
  • 1859, from showman "one who presents shows" + -ship.
  • As in window dressing : noun decorative exhibition
  • As in drama : noun theatrical piece; acting
Example sentences :
  • Much information about showmanship is given in our makeup classes.
  • Extract from : « The Art of Stage Dancing » by Ned Wayburn
  • His anger struggled with his pleasure at Hugo's showmanship.
  • Extract from : « Gladiator » by Philip Wylie
  • As for the rest of the trick, the effect is produced entirely by showmanship.
  • Extract from : « Water Wizardry » by Arthur Ainslie
  • As for Fanny's method; here is a typical example of her somewhat crude effectiveness in showmanship.
  • Extract from : « Fanny Herself » by Edna Ferber
  • In doing this you make use of an excellent little piece of showmanship; you pretend to be very nervous.
  • Extract from : « Water Wizardry » by Arthur Ainslie
  • His method would be cunning and crafty, and it would be done with a lot of showmanship.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
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