- present participle of show.
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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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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It is showing heat sources at Blaenavon in Torfaen, Presteigne in Powys, and Pentre Halkyn in Flintshire.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
One month before the actor died, he and his wife officially purchased the ranch, with records showing that they closed on the property on Jan. 9, with the final sale price listed as $4.76 million.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Iran’s leaders aren’t showing signs of relenting despite the continued attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
It’s like showing a burglar a vulnerable window, then asking him to figure out the best way to break inside and pillage the place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 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
The Goldman Sachs High-Beta Momentum Index fell 24% during the first half of July, one of the worst showings on record, according to Bloomberg data shared with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
But theaters are also pushing discounts for weekday showings and people who join loyalty programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Hollywood’s summer box office sales since May 1 are outpacing last summer by about 11% thanks to the movie release calendar—and even a few unexpectedly strong showings.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
My mom was so scattered, just barely getting to her house showings on time, always rummaging around in cabinets and closets for something she couldn’t find.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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