for show
Example Sentences
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Mr. Naiden admired Quill, but he would never have ripped up a copy of the Daily Worker as Quill did in public for show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Sometimes the thin line between love and hate, including the brand of disdain that’s just for show, can be bridged by a tuna melt.
From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025
“I just thought, ‘Well, we have this exhibit where the tapes aren’t for sale; they’re for show.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025
"The young people didn't get to use them due to lack of staff, so it was just for show," she said.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
It’s good to feel his fingers entwined with mine again, not for show but in actual friendship.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
