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show

[shoh] / ʃoʊ /










Usage

What are other ways to say show? The noun show often indicates an external appearance that may or may not accord with actual facts: a show of modesty. Display applies to an intentionally conspicuous show: a great display of wealth. Ostentation is vain, ambitious, pretentious, or offensive display: tasteless and vulgar ostentation. Pomp suggests such a show of dignity and authority as characterizes a ceremony of state: The coronation was carried out with pomp and splendor.

Example Sentences

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He told BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show his "responsibility now is to hold my party together," and pledged to hold "the newly elected SNP government to account on their record".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Show up, work hard, be productive, get paid and make a living.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Consumers were also impressed by new models shown at the Beijing Auto Show, which ended a few days ago.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Kelly looked a little ill at ease to be out from behind the desk where she records her daily political commentary program, The Megyn Kelly Show.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

“Want me to get the water? Show me how.”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech




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