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make a show of

VERB

seem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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But Blue Owl made an exception for the tech fund and paid out the full 15% in January, hoping to make a show of strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"It's not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving," she added.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

The North Vietnamese wanted to make a show of releasing McCain early as his father assumed command over the Pacific.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Unlike some hosts, he did not make a show of himself — though he is not averse, when appropriate, to putting on a show.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2023

I make a show of pulling on the zipper for a minute or two before saying, “Uh, Mom? I don’t think the zipper is the issue.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

make a show of

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