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a
: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display
b
: the presentation of a movie
c
: show sense 5a
fashion showings
2
: performance, record
made a good showing in competition
3
a
: a statement or presentation of a case
b
Examples of showing in a Sentence
The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.
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Even if the Stars and Stripes get eliminated before equaling its best modern showing (a quarterfinal run in 2002), the exec believes Telemundo and Peacock viewers will embrace whoever makes it to the final few rounds.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
In last year's national election, AfD achieved the best showing by a far-right party since World War II.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Brockton has the largest Cape Verdean population in the United States, and after the small nation's huge showing in the World Cup – advancing to the knockout stage – the Cape Verdeans have taken to the streets to celebrate.
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Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Reinhardt put together a solid showing at the end of last season, scoring five goals over Florida’s final four games and scoring six times total in 15 games after being picked up on waivers at the trade deadline.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
In last year's national election, AfD achieved the best showing by a far-right party since World War II.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Brockton has the largest Cape Verdean population in the United States, and after the small nation's huge showing in the World Cup – advancing to the knockout stage – the Cape Verdeans have taken to the streets to celebrate.
—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Reinhardt put together a solid showing at the end of last season, scoring five goals over Florida’s final four games and scoring six times total in 15 games after being picked up on waivers at the trade deadline.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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showing
noun
show·ing
: an act or instance of establishing through evidence and argument
appears to require a more specific showing of need by those who seek to perform drug-testing—D. A. Grossbaum
D. A. Grossbaumfailed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence
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