1
a
: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display
b
: the presentation of a movie
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.
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The schedule for this yearly celebration of pop culture and comics includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, outdoor activations, exhibitions, a masquerade ball and more.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Considering this is a surprise release that had a limited number of formats and a sound that strayed from the chart-topping pop of Justice and Purpose, Swag pulled off a strong showing.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 July 2025
Back in June, both Melania and Donald Trump attended a showing of Les Miserables at the Kennedy Center, which was boycotted by at least 10 cast members who refused to play for the MAGA president.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
The Southeast has a strong showing in the top ten, with North Carolina and Tennessee seeing spikes in inbound demand.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Considering this is a surprise release that had a limited number of formats and a sound that strayed from the chart-topping pop of Justice and Purpose, Swag pulled off a strong showing.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 July 2025
Back in June, both Melania and Donald Trump attended a showing of Les Miserables at the Kennedy Center, which was boycotted by at least 10 cast members who refused to play for the MAGA president.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
The Southeast has a strong showing in the top ten, with North Carolina and Tennessee seeing spikes in inbound demand.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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