1
a
: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display
b
: the presentation of a motion picture
c
: show sense 5
fashion showings
2
: performance, record
made a good showing in competition
3
a
: a statement or presentation of a case
b
Examples of showing in a Sentence
The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.
Recent Examples on the Web
In Germany and elsewhere, that alarm is only growing ahead of elections for the European Parliament in June, as many of these parties are expected to have their best showings ever.
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Erika Solomon, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak
This exhibition is touted as the largest showing of the beloved author’s artwork and his first major retrospective since his death in 2012.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Goldstein then asked the capacity crowd to decide who wore it better by a showing of applause.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Each dinner or movie begin promptly at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. for April 14 showing of Crush: Message in a Bottle).
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
If Trump wins white voters, the largest U.S. racial group, for the third election in a row, Biden needs a dominant showing among a diverse set of groups that typically favor Democrats.
—Trevor Hunnicutt, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Shortly after the 21-year-old pop star posted a TikTok acting out the Oscar-winning actress’ viral ad — which has been playing before every showing at the movie chain’s locations since 2021 — the Moulin Rouge star herself tipped her cap to Rodrigo on Instagram Stories Wednesday (March 27).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Despite the poor showings from marquee basketball schools, the tournament was a hit in homes across the country.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
For instance, Lawson ended up returning to school that offseason after a poor showing in the NCAA Tournament.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024
Erika Solomon, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak
This exhibition is touted as the largest showing of the beloved author’s artwork and his first major retrospective since his death in 2012.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Goldstein then asked the capacity crowd to decide who wore it better by a showing of applause.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Each dinner or movie begin promptly at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. for April 14 showing of Crush: Message in a Bottle).
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
If Trump wins white voters, the largest U.S. racial group, for the third election in a row, Biden needs a dominant showing among a diverse set of groups that typically favor Democrats.
—Trevor Hunnicutt, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Shortly after the 21-year-old pop star posted a TikTok acting out the Oscar-winning actress’ viral ad — which has been playing before every showing at the movie chain’s locations since 2021 — the Moulin Rouge star herself tipped her cap to Rodrigo on Instagram Stories Wednesday (March 27).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Despite the poor showings from marquee basketball schools, the tournament was a hit in homes across the country.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
For instance, Lawson ended up returning to school that offseason after a poor showing in the NCAA Tournament.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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showing
noun
show·ing
: an act or instance of establishing through evidence and argument
appears to require a more specific showing of need by those who seek to perform drug-testing—D. A. Grossbaum
D. A. Grossbaumfailed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence
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