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We must get the American public to look past the glitter, beyond the showmanship, to the reality, the hard substance of things. And we'll do it not so much with speeches that will bring people to their feet as with speeches that bring people to their senses.
Mario Cuomo

Meaning of "showmanship" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHOWMANSHIP

showmanship  [ˈʃəʊmənʃɪp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHOWMANSHIP

noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Showmanship is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHOWMANSHIP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of showmanship in the English dictionary

The definition of showmanship in the dictionary is the quality of being entertaining and dramatic.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHOWMANSHIP


airmanship
ˈɛəmənʃɪp
chairmanship
ˈtʃeəmənʃɪp
churchmanship
ˈtʃɜːtʃmənʃɪp
craftmanship
ˈkrɑːftmənʃɪp
craftsmanship
ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp
draftsmanship
ˈdrɑːftsmənʃɪp
draughtsmanship
ˈdrɑːftsmənʃɪp
marksmanship
ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp
one-upmanship
wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp
penmanship
ˈpɛnmənʃɪp
ploughmanship
ˈplaʊmənʃɪp
plowmanship
ˈplaʊmənʃɪp
salesmanship
ˈseɪlzmənʃɪp
seamanship
ˈsiːmənʃɪp
sportsmanship
ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp
statesmanship
ˈsteɪtsmənʃɪp
swordsmanship
ˈsɔːdzmənʃɪp
upmanship
ˈʌpmənʃɪp
vice-chairmanship
ˌvaɪsˈtʃeəmənʃɪp
workmanship
ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHOWMANSHIP

showier
showiest
showily
showiness
showing
showing-off
showjumping
showman
showmance
showmanly
showmen
shown
showpiece
showplace
showplace home
showring
showroom
showrooming
showstopper
showtime

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHOWMANSHIP

bipartisanship
championship
citizenship
companionship
deanship
externship
gamesmanship
guardianship
gunship
horsemanship
internship
kinship
leadership
league championship
love-hate relationship
musicianship
relationship
special relationship
township
working relationship
world championship

Synonyms and antonyms of showmanship in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «showmanship» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHOWMANSHIP

Find out the translation of showmanship to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of showmanship from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «showmanship» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

揽客
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

talento para el espectáculo
570 millions of speakers

English

showmanship
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खेल दिखानेवाले
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حب الظهور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зрелищ
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

exibicionismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লোক-টানার ক্ষমতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mise en scène
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tunjuk ajar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

effektvolle Darbietung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ショーマンシップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쇼맨쉽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Showmanship
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hội viên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மேடை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शोएब
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şovmenlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

capacità di intrattenere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

efektownej wirtuozerii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

видовищ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

showmanship
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλλιτεχνία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Windmaker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

showmanship
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

showmanship
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of showmanship

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOWMANSHIP»

The term «showmanship» is regularly used and occupies the 65.691 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOWMANSHIP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about showmanship

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2 QUOTES WITH «SHOWMANSHIP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word showmanship.
1
Mario Cuomo
We must get the American public to look past the glitter, beyond the showmanship, to the reality, the hard substance of things. And we'll do it not so much with speeches that will bring people to their feet as with speeches that bring people to their senses.
2
Neil Postman
Our priests and presidents, our surgeons and lawyers, our educators and newscasters need worry less about satisfying the demands of their discipline than the demands of good showmanship.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHOWMANSHIP»

Discover the use of showmanship in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to showmanship and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Magic and Showmanship: A Handbook for Conjurers
M E A N I N G , S H O W M A N S H I P , T E C H N I Q U E Meaningcreatesdrama. Houdini'sescapesmadehimthemostfamous wonder worker of all time. His reputation did not depend on any one feat, no matter how daringorhow apparently ...
Henning Nelms, 2012
2
Slide showmanship
A guide to developing an entertaining slide show includes discussions of scriptwriting, graphic images, and recorded sound
Elinor Stecker-Orel, Elinor Stecker, 1987
3
The junior showmanship handbook: a complete book of ...
Everything one needs to know about showing dogs at the junior level.
Marsha Hall Brown, Bethny Hall Mason, 1971
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The new complete junior showmanship handbook: a book of ...
Discusses the basics of showing dogs in junior showmanship classes, including background of the competition, AKC rules, skills required, how to prepare for shows, and profiles of outstanding winners.
Bethny Hall Mason, Marsha Hall Brown, 1980
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Win the Crowd: Unlock the Secrets of Influence, Charisma, ...
In this book, Steve Cohen, master magician and star of the long-running Chamber Magic show in New York City, will reveal the secrets of all great showmen and magicians—how to persuade, influence, and charm, and ultimately accomplish the ...
Steve Cohen, 2005
6
The new guide to junior showmanship
Beginning with information on acquiring a new puppy, this book covers all of the steps to success juniors should follow. Illustrated with photos and drawings, the book includes all the latest rules and regulations.
Connie Vanacore, 1994
7
Understanding Showmanship: Everything You Need to Know to ...
Present yourself and your horse professionally in the popular showmanship horse show classes. Even the greenest novice can quickly become competitive by following the advice in this book.
Laurie Truskauskas, 2001
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Profitable Showmanship
The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general.
Kenneth Goode, 2008
9
Showmanship for Presenters: 49 Proven Training Techniques ...
Be the "star" of your session or presentation with these fabulous theatrical techniques!
Dave Arch, 1999
10
The ABC's of Showmanship: Teach Your Horse the Showmanship ...
A supplement to UNDERSTANDING SHOWMANSHIP: Everything You Need to Know to Win in Showmanship Classes. Practice stacking and gaiting your horse for showmanship class using this pocket guide as you train.
Laurie Truskauskas, Laurie Truskauskas Knott, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHOWMANSHIP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term showmanship is used in the context of the following news items.
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2015 Jackson County Fair: Market Steer Showmanship
Class 2B – Intermediate Showmanship (13-15 as of Jan. 1): 1st Blake Mercer, 2nd Lane Saxour, 3rd Ramsey Sites, 4th Austin Johnson, 5th Devin Lewis. «Jackson County Times-Journal, Jul 15»
2
Bradley's dazzling showmanship closes Interstellar Rodeo's most …
EDMONTON - For his Sunday night headlining slot on Interstellar Rodeo's final night, Charles Bradley burst straight into his signature soul-man showmanship. «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
3
Art of pig showmanship: Jay Deaton and Bear show what it takes to …
18, keeps his pig 'Bear' in the judge's line of sight Thursday morning during the 4-H swine showmanship event at the Last Chance Stampede and Fair. Deaton ... «Helena Independent Record, Jul 15»
4
Practice pays off in showmanship at Washington County Ag Expo
4-H/FFA Lamb and Sheep Showmanship competitors have a lot of work involved in getting ready to show their animals. Find out what has to be done to win a ... «Herald-Mail Media, Jul 15»
5
Poultry Showmanship
Poultry Showmanship. Colleen ... Alyssa Shields shows her bantam rooster at a filming for her poultry showmanship event for the Labette County Fair. «Parsons Sun, Jul 15»
6
Conor McGregor's showmanship rubbing opponents the wrong way
LAS VEGAS – Conor McGregor is seated on a chair inside of a small room near the MGM Grand Garden. He's talking to broadcasters from around the world, ... «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
7
Vermilion County Fair: 4-H Showmanship Awards
Vermilion County Fair: 4-H Showmanship Awards. Photos from the Vermilion County Fair 4-H Showmanship displays Friday at the Vermilion County Fair. Photos ... «Newsbug.info, Jul 15»
8
Flaming Lips' frontman Wayne Coyne on drugs, showmanship and …
"Miley Cyrus makes you feel good about being a freak and doesn't punish you for it," says Wayne Coyne. The "freaky" frontman for the Flaming Lips brings up ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
9
Conor McGregor's showmanship, trash-talking raise The Rock's …
Dwayne Johnson knows a thing or two about what it takes to generate interest on a microphone. It's one of the reasons he is captivated by UFC featherweight ... «Yahoo Sports, May 15»
10
After judge's warning, Bharara slows down on showmanship
Barely three weeks after a federal judge blasted his pretrial "media blitz" over the prosecution of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, U.S. Attorney Preet ... «Newsday, May 15»

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