make a show of

VERB

seem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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But Blue Owl made an exception for the tech fund and paid out the full 15% in January, hoping to make a show of strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"It's not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving," she added.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

He didn’t make a show of introducing Ohtani or Yamamoto; the newly signed Japanese stars have been doing that on their own.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

While boards often make a show of seeking diverse candidates for museum director positions, some executive search experts say they don’t necessarily go the distance in actually appointing them.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

I make a show of dipping a spoon in, touching my tongue to it.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

make a show of

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