on show

idiom

: 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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The close rapport between Xi and Putin was also on show throughout a two-day security summit in the Chinese port city of Tianjin that concluded Monday. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025 The wing worn for the performance partially replaced the artist’s missing forearm and is on show as a sculptural piece in the circular basement venue. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Gudmundsson showcased the ball-carrying ability that stood out with Lille, with more successful dribbles than everyone else on show. Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 The limited edition will be on show at the Lamborghini Villa during Monterey Car Week from August 8 to 17. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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