for show

phrase

1

: intended to be seen but not used or bought

We're not supposed to eat the fruit on the table. It's just for show.

2

disapproving : done in order to gain the approval or favor of others

He says he enjoys classical music, but it's only for show.

Examples of for show in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the signature three-finger press to finish isn’t just for show. — Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Battersea Power Station will be a major draw for show-goers, given its heritage and importance to the London skyline. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Vogel was the favorite, both for show jumping fans and by the statistics sheet. — Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The animosity between Carter and Evel Knievel (played by Ben Foster) was mostly for show but is upped in Dowse’s film for dramatic purposes. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for for show

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau