SHOWN Synonyms: 198 Similar and Opposite Words

shown

verb

variants or showed

past participle of show

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

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as in revealed

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly

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as in proved

to gain full recognition or acceptance of that shows we're right

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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

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as in directed

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front showed them the way to get home

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as in appeared

to come into view another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves

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Recent Examples of shown The driver, identified as Rivas, showed signs of impairment, state police alleged, and fled as troopers checked him out for a potential DWI arrest. —

Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026 But these Knicks have consistently shown their ability to come back no matter the deficit. —

Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 As the media fixates on the digital natives known as Gen Z and Gen Alpha — often dismissing them as antisocial and entitled members of society — Saturday’s celebration showed that younger generations might actually have it all under control. —

Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 But even that speculative scheme showed how sophisticated PAU could be in adapting an assortment of seductive pasts. —

Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026 The erstwhile New York resident was loudly and vigorously booed by the hometown crowd as he was shown on the jumbotron of the legendary arena. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2026 That Leo was invited to speak to Las Cortes Generales showed a level of acceptance for the Catholic Church in a political setting that might have been unthinkable even a few years ago. —

ABC News, 8 June 2026 Monday showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents. —

Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 Strong response rates emerge The trial also showed higher tumor response rates with the experimental drug. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026

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Grant's work has been displayed in galleries and museums across the United States, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The most prolific home-run hitting team in University of Kansas baseball history displayed its power early in the Jayhawks’ 6-3 NCAA baseball regional tournament victory over Northeastern on Friday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026