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Another word for show

Choosing another word for show depends on context, so the 55 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A theatrical performance, television program, or public entertainment event.

Usage Example

"We bought tickets for the evening performance at the downtown theater."

Strongest
performance
production
Strong
program
presentation
spectacle
entertainment
broadcast

• verb (Context 2)

To allow, cause, or present something to be seen or examined.

Usage Example

"Please display your identification card at the security desk before entering."

Strongest
display
present
exhibit
Strong
reveal
expose
unveil
produce
uncover

• verb (Context 3)

To demonstrate, prove, or make a fact or idea clear through evidence or reasoning.

Usage Example

"Recent clinical studies demonstrate that regular exercise significantly improves cardiovascular health."

Strongest
demonstrate
prove
indicate
Strong
reveal
confirm
establish
illustrate
attest
verify

• verb (Context 4)

To express or manifest an emotion, quality, or attitude toward others.

Usage Example

"The community continued to express great kindness and generosity toward the displaced families."

Strongest
express
manifest
display
Strong
demonstrate
exhibit
evince
convey
reflect

• verb (Context 5)

To instruct, guide, or explain to someone how to perform a task or reach a destination.

Usage Example

"The senior technician will teach the new interns how to calibrate the laboratory equipment."

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teach
instruct
Strong
guide
demonstrate
direct
explain
train
lead

• noun (Context 6)

A public exhibition, fair, or competition displaying specific items, artworks, or animals.

Usage Example

"Local artists presented their latest paintings at the annual spring art exhibition."

Strongest
exhibition
exhibit
display
Strong
exposition
fair
expo
showcase

• verb (Context 7)

To be or become visible or noticeable.

Usage Example

"A faint trace of disappointment began to appear on the candidate's face."

Strongest
appear
Strong
emerge
surface
register
show up
Weak
materialize

• noun (Context 8)

An outward appearance, demonstration, or pretense intended to create a particular impression.

Usage Example

"The committee voted by a display of hands, and the nominee put on a brave display of confidence."

Strongest
display
pretense
Strong
facade
appearance
demonstration
front
guise
semblance
pose
affectation

Opposites of show

The opposite of show shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hide
conceal
disprove
disappear
suppress
refute
vanish
reality
See all opposites of show

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Show. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/show
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