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 film will therefore be available for viewing in several formats, with some showings shifting between aspect ratios depending on the emotion and intensity of a scene in select theaters – another first.
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Quincy Bowie, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
One teen apparently snuck a live chicken into a showing.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
But yes, in a rare showing of internet solidarity, everyone came together to support her both after that interview, and now after the SNL sketch.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The strong showing adds to solid reports from other financial giants last week, including BlackRock (BLK+2.03%), JPMorgan Chase (JPM+0.28%) and Morgan Stanley (MS+1.79%).
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
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Quincy Bowie, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
One teen apparently snuck a live chicken into a showing.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
But yes, in a rare showing of internet solidarity, everyone came together to support her both after that interview, and now after the SNL sketch.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The strong showing adds to solid reports from other financial giants last week, including BlackRock (BLK+2.03%), JPMorgan Chase (JPM+0.28%) and Morgan Stanley (MS+1.79%).
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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