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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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Polls show broad support for age limits in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

RCN director Rita Devlin said: "They have been asked to show their credentials to masked men. They have been unable to get into work."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Citi has advised on such deals worth $285 billion, Dealogic data show.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The plot of land sits three miles southeast of the Gilroy Premium Outlets, at 7240 Holsclaw Road, federal procurement records show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s fine. We’re just doing prep work for the show tonight. If you’re free, you should stop by. The Trixters, they’re playing.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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