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
Across Pittsburgh as a whole, Lee won about 67 percent, a 12 percentage point improvement on her 2022 primary showing against multiple opponents.
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Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
The Roos had a strong showing in the 2023 playoffs, making the regional semifinals; the team has already clinched a spot in the upcoming UIL bi-district round that commences on May 2.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
More than season highs, in fact: SNL had its best showing in total viewers since Dec. 11, 2021, when Billie Eilish was both the host and musical guest.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The current generation has put in a strong showing so far this decade and might be about to get even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
After the showing, Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield will talk with Stryker, Loewenthal and Friedman.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
That has turned up the pressure for corporations to make a strong showing this upcoming earnings season, which investors already hoped could help revive the sputtering stock rally.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
In a dramatic showing, Simpson struggled to pull on the snug pair.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
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.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
The Roos had a strong showing in the 2023 playoffs, making the regional semifinals; the team has already clinched a spot in the upcoming UIL bi-district round that commences on May 2.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
More than season highs, in fact: SNL had its best showing in total viewers since Dec. 11, 2021, when Billie Eilish was both the host and musical guest.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The current generation has put in a strong showing so far this decade and might be about to get even better.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
After the showing, Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield will talk with Stryker, Loewenthal and Friedman.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
That has turned up the pressure for corporations to make a strong showing this upcoming earnings season, which investors already hoped could help revive the sputtering stock rally.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
In a dramatic showing, Simpson struggled to pull on the snug pair.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
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.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 3 May. 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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