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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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There, she started building pieces of the show without realizing it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

"When France and the United States stand together and create things together, like the Statue of Liberty or like this show, it can become unforgettable," Fouriscot said.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

The producer of a hit TV show says Catherine Zeta-Jones' breakout role came down to "pure good fortune" after he spotted her by chance.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The one-woman show arrives in time for the United States’ 250th anniversary on Saturday, documenting Nakajima’s search for the American dream as a first-generation Japanese American woman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

This time Wolf gave a brief snarl, then a whine, to show that he was a bit annoyed, but didn’t want to go too far and offend Torak.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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