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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.

Example Sentences

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If infected, an individual will typically begin to show measles symptoms seven to 21 days after exposure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Curated by former editor of The Sun Dominic Mohan, the show will "capture that magical period when pop, rock, football, art, dance culture, food, the media and politics fused together spectacularly".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The world’s largest contract chip maker’s results show global AI demand held firm amid the fog of the Middle East war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Their findings show that if the issue is not addressed, ozone recovery could be delayed by about seven years.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Once I explain it all properly, show him the materials, there’s no way he’ll be able to say no.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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