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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Paramount Network’s Yellowstone, which doesn’t have an in-season streaming deal, amassed all 12.07 million viewers on linear TV, including simulcasts and special showings on CBS, CMT and other Paramount cable channels.
—
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
Murillo had a strong showing all season with a focus on vegetables, playful plating and ingenuity.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Sacramento State slumped to 7-25 this past season, and its 3-15 showing in the conference left the team in last place.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
More Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images How to Watch Texas Tech vs. Texas:
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN
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After falling short in the SEC Tournament, the Longhorns responded with an explosive offensive showing in the Austin Regional.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
Murillo had a strong showing all season with a focus on vegetables, playful plating and ingenuity.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Sacramento State slumped to 7-25 this past season, and its 3-15 showing in the conference left the team in last place.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
More Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images How to Watch Texas Tech vs. Texas:
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN
Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
After falling short in the SEC Tournament, the Longhorns responded with an explosive offensive showing in the Austin Regional.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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