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entertainer

noun

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Recent Examples of entertainer Apart from her work as an entertainer, Parton was also known for her philanthropy. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton the entertainer was also a bona fide mogul who transformed her corner of Appalachia. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The entertainer kept his composure, and then laughed about it all. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Parton was also nominated for entertainer of the year and won female vocalist of the year for the first time. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 With Dolly, what many of us lost may be about much more than a favorite entertainer. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Aug. 2026 An entertainer and philanthropist, Parton had previously had a series of health issues that led her to postpone several public appearances and performances. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The judge started the proceedings by calling for a moment of silence to mark the death of beloved entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton, the singer/songwriter, actress, entertainer and philanthropist whose extraordinary career made her one of the most enduring figures in American music, has died at 80 after a brief battle with an undisclosed form of cancer. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026

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An aerial performer hung upside down from the ceiling while pouring Malört shots.

— Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Las Vegas performer Jeff Hutson brings his band for a Valentine’s Day show.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

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