Synonyms of shows

shows 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of show

1

as in displays

to present so as to invite notice or attention

fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displays
• exhibits
• unveils
• flashes
• announces
• exposes
• waves
• produces
• flaunts
• reveals
• parades
• shows off
• sports
• struts
• proclaims
• advertises
• lays out
• discovers
• tells (of)
• airs
• brandishes
• posts
• flourishes
• divulges
• broadcasts
• publicizes
• heralds
• uncovers
• disports
• talks (about)
• bares
• sounds
• unmasks
• trumpets
• blazes
• placards
• uncloaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masks
• disguises
• covers
• hides
• conceals
• obscures
• camouflages
• curtains
• occludes
• veils
• shrouds
• enshrouds
• occults

2

as in reveals

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reveals
• displays
• demonstrates
• betrays
• exposes
• manifests
• evinces
• communicates
• declares
• sounds
• discloses
• announces
• gives away
• proclaims
• uncovers
• bespeaks
• advertises
• bares
• airs
• broadcasts
• publicizes
• projects
• unbosoms
• blazes
• uncloaks
• trumpets
• placards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belies
• misrepresents
• distorts
• falsifies
• twists
• disguises
• hides
• covers
• camouflages
• conceals
• obscures
• masks
• gilds
• glosses (over)
• garbles
• occludes
• varnishes
• veils
• whitewashes
• counterfeits

3

as in proves

to gain full recognition or acceptance of

that shows we're right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proves
• demonstrates
• establishes
• confirms
• substantiates
• evidences
• justifies
• documents
• attests
• bears out
• verifies
• sustains
• upholds
• supports
• corroborates
• validates
• authenticates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproves
• refutes
• invalidates
• rebuts
• discredits
• confutes

4

as in guides

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

showed me how to play the guitar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guides
• accompanies
• teaches
• coaches
• informs
• leads
• steers
• pilots
• mentors
• walks through
• tutors
• counsels
• shepherds
• trains
• escorts
• sees
• engineers
• supervises
• attends
• schools
• directs
• sways
• instructs
• enlightens
• oversees
• convoys
• drills
• briefs
• superintends
• inculcates
• fosters
• nurtures
• cultivates
• godfathers
• chaperones
• squires
• indoctrinates

5

as in steers

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front

showed them the way to get home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guides
• steers
• leads
• accompanies
• routes
• directs
• conducts
• pilots
• ushers
• precedes
• sees
• escorts
• marshals
• attends
• manages
• controls
• convoys
• chaperones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follows
• trails
• tails
• shadows
• dogs
• hounds
• tailgates

6

as in appears

to come into view

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appears
• unfolds
• comes
• arrives
• shows up
• rises
• looms
• reappears
• materializes
• comes out
• happens
• turns up
• emerges
• occurs
• surfaces
• erupts
• arises
• debuts
• resurfaces
• breaks out
• issues
• dawns
• bulks
• breaks
• blossoms
• shoots (up)
• crops (up)
• outcrops
• springs (up)
• rematerializes
• bobs (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappears
• vanishes
• goes (away)
• fades
• dissolves
• evaporates
• clears
• leaves
• melts (away)
• evanesces
• departs
• withdraws
• retires

shows

2 of 2

noun

plural of show

1

as in demonstrations

an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect

the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displays
• demonstrations
• exhibitions
• poses
• acts
• simulations
• charades
• affectations
• pretenses
• fronts
• disclosures
• semblances
• facades
• betrayals
• put-ons
• guises
• shams

2

as in poses

a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive

her "concern" for the less fortunate is all just a big show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poses
• airs
• pretenses
• acts
• facades
• guises
• masquerades
• disguises
• charades
• fronts
• performances
• cloaks
• appearances
• portrayals
• semblances
• images
• pretexts
• personae
• put-ons
• impersonations
• affectations
• colors
• deceptions
• excuses
• betrayals
• dissimulations
• glosses
• duplicities
• deceits
• double-dealings
• frauds
• camouflages
• guiles
• double crosses
• treacheries
• fakeries
• perfidies
• treasons
• infidelities
• falsities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• candors
• sincerities
• naïvetés

3

as in faces

outward and often deceptive indication

a false show of strength that fooled the enemy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faces
• appearances
• effects
• impressions
• names
• displays
• outwards
• seemings
• guises
• airs
• implications
• demonstrations
• resemblances
• semblances
• suggestions
• hints
• likenesses
• pretenses
• representations
• poses
• images
• simulations
• masks
• surfaces
• shapes
• insinuations
• imitations
• cloaks
• fictions
• disguises
• affectations
• facades
• fronts
• exteriors
• glosses
• shells
• masquerades
• make-believe
• impostures
• veneers
• Potemkin villages
• patinas

4

as in exhibits

a public showing of objects of interest

a boat show at the convention center

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhibits
• displays
• exhibitions
• fairs
• productions
• expos
• presentations
• demonstrations
• expositions
• performances
• sales
• auctions
• offerings
• spectacles
• extravaganzas
• pageants
• presentments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shows

Verb

Whether Apple is actually preparing that product is besides the point, Luria added that just the possibility shows how limited Oura’s competitive position could be against a company that controls the entire iPhone ecosystem. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

The scale of the award also shows where the manufacturing bottleneck can sit inside a missile program. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026

Accepting such short-term pain in pursuit of long-term gain was once considered one of China’s defining advantages, but Beijing today shows little comparable appetite for such measures. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Malik said the report shows clear environmental improvements, but also ongoing challenges in different regions. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The film also shows the theatre community coming together and putting a protective arm around Charleson. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Picasso’s Le Baiser (1969) shows two lovers entwined in a kiss and is estimated at $40 million. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

This is a very good triangle, and the series, like the book, very much shows that. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Security footage from a nearby business shows Canton running south and then east from the scene of the shooting. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Noun

The show comes after Sheeran was forced to cancel his Gillette Stadium shows last weekend amid a nor’easter headed for Boston, despite caving to Kraft’s demands. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026

Sheeran’s tour was slated to play at Kraft’s Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts at the end of September (the shows were ultimately canceled last minute due to severe weather). — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

This past July, at the Under the Big Sky festival in Whitefish, Montana, MGU did three shows over the weekend, playing both festival stages and a late-night showcase at the Remington Bar in downtown Whitefish. — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026

But Bryan’s stadium shows have continued to be sellouts, and the artist has remained mostly apolitical as far as taking stands on any hot-button issues. — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Sheeran, in the end, was ultimately forced to cancel his shows at Gillette last weekend as a nor’easter roared toward Boston. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026

And that's exactly what Rykman wants her live shows to accomplish. — Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Pisces, the lakeside seafood restaurant, gives you a front-row seat at the Lake of Dreams and its sporadic and fun evening shows. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

After Dukes, Booke appeared on dozens of shows, including Newhart and Full House, and in stage productions. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026