show
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5.3
- noun
- /ʃoʊ/
- 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
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- 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
161
2.2
An open showing of a feeling, quality, or knowledge
107
5.1
A way of showing yourself that hides problems to make others think well of you
46
3.2
A public show of skill or ability, often in a performance
39
7.2
A false appearance that hides true problems
34
6.7
An appearance that hides true feelings or intentions
32
7.0
Behaving to impress people instead of being honest
9
6.8
A false appearance that hides someone's true feelings or plans
4
7.0
A way of behaving that is not genuine to impress others
Antonyms
Idioms
A saying that theatre or film work is more exciting, rewarding, and difficult than other jobs
1
9.9
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
56
6.8
An event that shows strange or shocking people and acts for entertainment
- Literature
50
1.0
A TV or radio program that reports current events and includes interviews and discussion
- UK
6
2.5
A TV or radio programme where famous people talk about topics and answer audience questions
- Offensive
5
9.9
A stage show where performers paint their faces black and act in a mean, exaggerated way about Black people
- Offensive
3
5.7
A performance where a person slowly removes their clothes to music as a sexual display
- Archaic
3
6.3
A live show with cowboys riding horses, shooting, and showing life in the old West
- Literature
2
3.2
A TV program before a sports event that gives analysis, highlights, and interviews
2
8.1
A nickname for the US state Missouri because its people are practical and do not believe things easily
1
2.9
A public show where moving pictures and sound tell a story, like a film at a cinema
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
- Jargon
1
4.8
A series of presentations in different cities to meet people who might invest
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.