showing
Americannoun
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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
Etymology
Origin of showing
First recorded before 950; Middle English schewing (gerund), Old English scēawung; see show, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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A meme circulated portraying the Luce with iPhone applications photo-shopped onto the top, and another showing the car upside down and plugged into an iPhone charger.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
That wasn’t what investors expected and yet there it was, showing up exactly when the stakes were the highest.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The Congolese health authorities say around 1,000 people are currently showing symptoms consistent with Ebola.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The fine-art market is showing signs of life, with sales at Sotheby’s and Phillips auction houses last week bringing in a combined $419 million, including a record-breaking $48.4 million sale of a Henri Matisse painting.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
“Look,” Natalie said, showing the picture to her mom.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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