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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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Scandals, competitions and breakups are par for the course on reality shows, but this year also brought some tender moments that made for must-see TV.

From Los Angeles Times

Just a few hours after the final show of their final tour, Melvin’s lawyers served Fat Mike with papers accusing him of “legal and financial malfeasance.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Royal couple were shown round Scotland's National Curling Centre at the Peak in Stirling where an eager team of staff showed the prince and princess how the sport is played.

From BBC

Guthrie returned briefly to the NBC morning show, calling in to Tuesday morning’s broadcast to share an update about her recovery with her “Today” crew and viewers.

From Los Angeles Times

“That being said, while Intel is not out of the woods in terms of competitiveness, the strong showing for Panther Lake shows the company is at least back on the right path,” Goldberg said.

From MarketWatch