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showing

Definition

  • noun: the act of making a movie, television show, piece of art, etc., available for the public to see
  • noun: an act or an instance of putting something (as an artist's work) on view
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: display, appearance, exhibition

Examples

  • The city's education system is 'showing signs of' improvement. [=the city's education system seems to be improving]

  • Both candidates are expected to make a good/strong 'showing' [=to get many votes] in next week's election.

  • The company wants to avoid 'showing its hand' about its decision until next month.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - How's surgery? - lt rocks. But my bedroom, that's where l really operate. Am l right? - Come on, show Todd some love! - I hate showing Todd love. Bambi, why are you slumming with these scalpel jocks? Please, baby. This here's the VlP table. Why don't you (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2