variants
or showed
1
as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in proven
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in taught
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
showed me how to play the guitar
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in directed
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
showed them the way to get home
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in appeared
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shown
Still Dominguez showed decent signs in left while dealing with some rainy weather and who plays there is part of the meticulous planning and cautious purpose the Yankees head into a Division Series with really high expectations based on their performance and what teams are already eliminated.
—
Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Jurors repeatedly watched graphic clips from police video that showed the officers punch and kick Nichols and hit him with a police baton just steps from his home, as the 29-year-old called out for his mother.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The camera showed Truett's mother-in-law, whose name Truett did not share, playing with their pets.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
When seen in action, this integration showed how users are able to build and deploy an agent in minutes.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Video released by the Ventura County Fire Department showed workers clearing brush while helicopters dropped water on the fire in the distance.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Dramatic video and images from the Elephant Nature Park near the city of Chiang Mai showed dozens of elephants wading through belly-deep water to find safety on higher ground.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
This season that showed in its new patchwork wrap coat that was more blanket than boho, and a cool palette of petrol blue, deep khaki and burgundy that was on trend with the key colors seen on the runways.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Jurors repeatedly watched graphic clips from police video that showed the officers punch and kick Nichols and hit him with a police baton just steps from his home, as the 29-year-old called out for his mother.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The camera showed Truett's mother-in-law, whose name Truett did not share, playing with their pets.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
When seen in action, this integration showed how users are able to build and deploy an agent in minutes.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Video released by the Ventura County Fire Department showed workers clearing brush while helicopters dropped water on the fire in the distance.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Dramatic video and images from the Elephant Nature Park near the city of Chiang Mai showed dozens of elephants wading through belly-deep water to find safety on higher ground.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
This season that showed in its new patchwork wrap coat that was more blanket than boho, and a cool palette of petrol blue, deep khaki and burgundy that was on trend with the key colors seen on the runways.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown
Verb
-
This approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where individuals are taught to recognize and challenge distorted thinking patterns.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Earlier, a more experienced DJ, Popo, from Atlanta, taught her how to scratch.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Produced and directed by Cullen Hoback; produced by Alina Solodnikova, Jessie Deeter, and Scott Holroyd; executive produced by Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Cullen Hoback, and Taylor Jones.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
-
These elements are balanced with a woozy, almost sweet melody sung by the producer, who also directed the accompanying music video, which features 2hollis and a group of dancers moshing under a strobe light and rain coming down inside a warehouse, continuing the release’s hard/soft aesthetic.Billboard Staff, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Since then, additional decorative drives have appeared, many but not all of them branded tie-ins to entertainment or popular culture.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
-
This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, an independent journalistic endeavor from Annual Reviews.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
First exhibited in Italy, these paintings and prints match the exuberance of their sitters with kaleidoscopic colors; their transfers appear enlivened by Warhol’s generous brush or swaths of garish collage.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
-
It will then be exhibited across Europe, before arriving in Nashville for a three-day auction running November 20 to 22.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
For instance, one study revealed that women researchers received an average of about £274k in grant awards, compared to £537k for men.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
His Airness has been revealed as the mystery owner of the one-of-a-kind Pininfarina Battista Targamerica that was on display during this year’s Monterey Car Week.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Upon its successful separation, Frye said, the team began working to define sustainability—a task that proved difficult given that the concept remains a moving target for most brands today.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Four Thousand Weeks proved an opportune project.Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Israel has also been busy afflicting potentially mortal blows against Hezbollah’s powerful rocket and missile arsenal, estimated to number anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 surface-to-surface projectiles, including long-range and precision-guided munitions.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
The messy middle refers to the difficult decisions that need to be made, guided by science and hardheaded economics.Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
No arrests have been announced, and investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
-
Santa Clara County officials announced Thursday that an invasive species of mosquito had been found in a fourth location in San Jose, according to a press release.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near shown
Cite this Entry
“Shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share