showing
Americannoun
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showings
plural
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a show, display, or exhibition.
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the act of putting something on display.
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a performance or record considered for the impression it makes.
She made a bad showing in high school but did better in college.
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a setting forth or presentation, as of facts or conditions.
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Also called show piece. a rock specimen revealing the presence of a certain mineral.
noun
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a presentation, exhibition, or display
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manner of presentation; performance
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evidence
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of showing
First recorded before 950; Middle English schewing (gerund), Old English scēawung; see show, -ing 1
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“I know I’m showing up to a very good team that’s on a mission this year,” said Grupe, who has played for the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Investors aren’t bailing on the stock market, despite an ugly selloff in technology names this week that helped to saddle the S&P 500 with its worst weekly showing in months.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Vatican has said the Pope is showing steady improvement in hospital, and he was expected to lead Sunday prayers.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
"Multiple data points are showing that Muslims have become the most deleted people," institute's director Sabir Ahamed told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
My anger at Anna May for not showing up for my fashion show had faded, overshadowed by the queasiness of guilt.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
“Whereas the lower market, let’s just say closer to a half a million and below, is really struggling where we’re getting lots of showings and no activity, no offers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The latest polls suggest that a full 20 percent of the electorate intends to vote for the bin, a gigantic improvement on any of Binface’s past showings, and in any case an embarrassment for Farage.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
But both put in strong showings on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Nyoni has been linked with a loan move this summer but on these showings, the midfielder will surely stay and get more minutes for Liverpool this season.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
He tells us he normally doesn’t give private showings but that he would do anything for Grandma—or should I say “Cookie.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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