show
829
5.3
- noun
- /ʃoʊ/
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- One of the assistants keeps making a show of wiping his brow, though it's by no means hot.
- show of force
- make a show
- show trials
As hard as it is, avoid strong shows of emotion around this.
- As hard as it is, avoid strong shows of emotion around this.
- That public show of guilt is what we call shame.
Examples
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I hope you enjoy the show.
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It was a good show while it was on, but it's not on anymore.
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For the entire community, the show of police force triggered distressing and often traumatic associations.
Academic text (2008) -
From his unwavering, dejected expression, you would never guess the show was meant to be funny.
Fiction book (1990) -
Ivor looked at him appraisingly, putting on a show of bravado for the thousands in the square.
Fiction book (1990) -
The museum's latest show features contemporary art from emerging local artists.
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Her show of enthusiasm for the project revealed her true dedication to it.
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The politician's show of support for the community was well-received by the voters.
Synonyms
306
6.7
An appearance that hides true feelings or intentions
196
2.2
An open showing of a feeling, quality, or knowledge
72
5.1
A way of showing yourself that hides problems to make others think well of you
66
3.2
A public show of skill or ability, often in a performance
39
7.2
A false appearance that hides true problems
34
7.0
Behaving to impress people instead of being honest
22
7.0
A way of behaving that is not genuine to impress others
8
6.8
A false appearance that hides someone's true feelings or plans
Antonyms
Idioms
A saying that theatre or film work is more exciting, rewarding, and difficult than other jobs
Ask a woman to look at your art as a joke that suggests romantic or sexual interest
- Informal
To embarrass yourself by doing something awkward in front of other people
Compounds
268
2.5
A television or radio program where famous people speak about topics and answer audience questions
- Offensive
35
6.8
An event that shows strange or shocking people and acts for entertainment
- Literature
27
1.0
A TV or radio program that reports current events and includes interviews and discussion
- UK
4
2.5
A TV or radio programme where famous people talk about topics and answer audience questions
- Offensive
3
9.9
A stage show where performers paint their faces black and act in a mean, exaggerated way about Black people
- Literature
2
3.2
A TV program before a sports event that gives analysis, highlights, and interviews
- Offensive
1
5.7
A performance where a person slowly removes their clothes to music as a sexual display
- Archaic
1
6.3
A live show with cowboys riding horses, shooting, and showing life in the old West
- Jargon
1
4.8
A series of presentations in different cities to meet people who might invest
A traveling American show from the 1880s that showed horse riding, shooting and frontier life
- Archaic
1
5.5
A show that tells a story with moving images and sound like a movie
A public show where moving pictures and sound tell a story, like a film at a cinema
A nickname for the US state Missouri because its people are practical and do not believe things easily
How Showy
Surface Forms
Etymology
The noun show comes from old English sceawung, 'a sight' or 'display', so a 'show' meaning an outward display or pretense is like making an appearance to give a certain impression.