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show
Synonyms and Antonyms of show
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an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
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a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
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outward and often deceptive indication
hint, implication, insinuation, resemblance, suggestion
affectation, demonstration, display, fiction, image, imitation, imposture, likeness, make-believe (also make-belief), pose, pretense (or pretence), representation, simulation
cloak, disguise, exterior, facade (also façade), front, gloss, mask, masquerade, patina, Potemkin village, shape, shell, surface, veneer
first blush
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a public showing of objects of interest
show
Synonyms and Antonyms of show
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to present so as to invite notice or attention
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to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
3
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
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to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
walk through
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to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
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to come into view
Synonym Discussion of show
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- showed her snapshots to the whole group
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- exhibit paintings at a gallery
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- display sale items
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- sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers
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- parading their piety for all to see
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- nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth
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