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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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Anthropic’s efforts with Fable show the narrow line the company is walking between pursuing its commercial interests and its stated safety goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Some of his answers show us that many of the men who engaged with Jeffrey Epstein only saw what they wanted to see in their interactions," said Democrat Emily Randall.

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

All I know is, every first place and new PR I get under my belt is one more thing to show colleges next year.

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




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