on show

phrase

: put somewhere for people to see
Her paintings are on show at the art gallery.
The artifacts will be put on show in the museum.
His work goes on show tomorrow.

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Most Popular Sung Tieu’s patina-ed marble mosaics of graffiti-ed East German housing estate walls, on show at Emalin’s new Helmet Row space, are well worth an in-person viewing. — Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Below are 10 new and notable watches that will be on show at WatchTime New York. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 The most recent temporary display is expected to remain on show until Thursday. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Not coincidentally, the Venetian is absolutely buzzing with people and excitement on show nights. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on show

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“On show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20show. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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