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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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Chisholm was among those paying tribute to the star, whom she met on an episode of the BBC TV show Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

The moves show how the huge energy shock stemming from the Iran war is benefiting suppliers unaffected by the disruption in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

Radio 2 said it sends "our love and best wishes to Paul", and added it would continue to support him on his "beautifully crafted weekly music show".

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

So I can go directly to the market, and it’s not like I have handcuffs on me where I can only go to three places to get a TV show made.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

I shouted at him not to, but I knew even then that it was no use, that he would be unable to resist the temptation to show off even more.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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