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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.

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“Fringe is the only place I can put up my ridiculous, category-blending comedy and count on an enthusiastic audience to show up,” said Vigeant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Mark Vigeant will appear in three shows, including his comedic solo show “Out There,” before it travels to the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Especially when a show, like “Euphoria,” helped get them through the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And yet the show also pulls from Wicks’ background in dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Proud to show off to Caesar and Father.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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