1
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 5
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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Health care stocks had a mixed showing on the day after the election.
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
The vulnerable Republican incumbents were helped by former President Trump’s strong showing atop the ticket in both states.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
And in Week 9, Young had his best showing in the NFL so far, leading Carolina to a 23-22 win over the New Orleans Saints – the team’s first win with Young as the quarterback since Week 15 last year.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
After the tree lighting, the Bend Theater will have a free showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
The vulnerable Republican incumbents were helped by former President Trump’s strong showing atop the ticket in both states.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
And in Week 9, Young had his best showing in the NFL so far, leading Carolina to a 23-22 win over the New Orleans Saints – the team’s first win with Young as the quarterback since Week 15 last year.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
After the tree lighting, the Bend Theater will have a free showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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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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