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Recent Examples of entertainer
Johnson, a 54-year-old entertainer who hosts gospel brunches and soul nights in Inglewood according to his social media, did not respond to messages or a letter left at his home.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Over the course of 120 shows, the entertainer’s gross ticket sales topped more than $100 million.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
On New Year’s Eve 1985, the entertainer died in a plane crash in DeKalb, Texas.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
However, Cruz Beckham, 20, isn't the only entertainer in the family.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
In straightforward and compelling prose, Sammy, then 40, tells the story of his vaudeville beginnings, his growth as an entertainer, and his movement through America.
—Questlove, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Wallen is also the reigning CMA entertainer of the year.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
It was previously announced that the prior entertainer of the year winner will be this year’s sole host, after coming on in 2024 as a third host and sort of sidekick to longtime mainstays Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainer
performer
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However, Minaj’s decision was met with pushback from more than 91,000 critics who signed a petition to deport the 43-year-old performer to Trinidad and Tobago, where she was born and raised before relocating to the Bronx.—
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By night, Storrie, then in a black satin Giuliva Heritage ensemble with a watch and diamonds by Chanel, landed on the cobblestone driveway at Chateau Marmont for Chanel’s Coco Crush campaign launch celebration, headlined by Gracie Abrams and performer Lily Allen.—
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“Entertainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainer. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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