show
Let them see
When you show something or when something shows, it becomes visible or apparent.
To show an abstract quality is to make it evident: She showed no mercy in her judgments. The house showed signs of neglect.
Show as a noun characterizes many things that are united by the idea of being visible or watchable.
Forms of entertainment that have clear temporal boundaries are often called shows: television show, slideshow, puppet show.
More generally, show can be a manifestation of something: show of hands, show of affection.
Commercial and informational events centered around a particular thing are also called shows: art show, trade show.
Reveal something hidden
- discloseReveal hidden information
- exposeMake known publicly
- uncoverReveal what's hidden
- demonstrateShow or prove something
display · present · proof · evidence · indication · transparency · confession · unmasking
Space for displaying artwork
- museumPublic exhibit space
- exhibitionPublic display of items
- artworkVisual creative production
- collectionGathered set of items
curator · display · installation · sculpture · painting · viewing · retrospective · vernissage
Raised performance platform
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
spotlight · ovation · rehearsal · script · theater · actor · actress · director
Staged public display
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- fireworksExplosive light displays
- extravaganzaLavish, elaborate entertainment
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
circus · festival · gala · fanfare · grandeur · dazzle · pomp · ceremony
unveil
Reveal something hidden
demonstrate · display · present · proof · evidence · indication · transparency · confession · unmasking · divulge
gallery
Space for displaying artwork
- museumPublic exhibit space
- exhibitionPublic display of items
- artworkVisual creative production
collection · curator · display · installation · sculpture · painting · viewing · retrospective · vernissage · masterpiece
stage
Raised performance platform
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
audience · spotlight · ovation · rehearsal · script · theater · actor · actress · director · backstage
pageant
Staged public display
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- fireworksExplosive light displays
- extravaganzaLavish, elaborate entertainment
carnival · circus · festival · gala · fanfare · grandeur · dazzle · pomp · ceremony · procession
television
Broadcast viewing device
documentary · reality · host · network · streaming · premiere · finale · syndication · rerun · binge
audition
Trial performance for selection
- contestantCompetition participant
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- judgeOne who decides
winner · performer · act · routine · prodigy · virtuoso · gifted · star · debut · spotlight
showdisprove
Prove something untrue
refute · deny · contradict · debunk · invalidate
showreality
What actually exists
real life · everyday life · actuality · offstage · documentary
- show upArrive or outperform
- showed upArrived at location
- TV showBroadcast episodic entertainment
- showing upArriving at a place
- show offBoast through display
- showing offOstentatious self-display
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