1
: a person who reserves space (as on an airplane) but neither uses nor cancels the reservation
2
: a person who buys a ticket but does not attend
broadly
: a person who is expected but who does not show up
3
: failure to show up
: of, relating to, or being a job for which the holder is paid but performs few duties or is rarely present for work
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Two of the four playoff no-shows occurred in Bergeron’s second and third NHL seasons.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Healthcare providers across the country report rising no-show rates for prenatal appointments.
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Jallicia Jolly,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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Noun
According to Annecy Artistic Director, Marcel Jean, the unprecedented weather provoked screening no-shows, as ticket holders proved wary of braving the scorching sun when queueing outside festival venues.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Two of the four playoff no-shows occurred in Bergeron’s second and third NHL seasons.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Adjective
The Dodgers and Astros combined for a record eight home runs, and The Times’ story quoted a NASA climate scientist who noted that the marine layer was a no-show.
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Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Healthcare providers across the country report rising no-show rates for prenatal appointments.
—
Jallicia Jolly,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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“No-show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-show. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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