show

"The school's annual talent show was a big success. "

"art show;  dog show"

"radio show;  television show"

"My favorite show on TV is about a family. "

"The annual county fair is a great show. "

"The school's new science project is a fascinating show. "

"show of force"

"The new student's expensive clothes were all show; they didn't reflect any real knowledge or skills in class. "

"The politician's show of support for the community was just a deceptive tactic. "

"He played AA ball for years, but never made it to the show."

"The miner noticed a small show at the top of the candle flame, warning of firedamp gas. "

"He put on a show of enthusiasm for the project, but secretly he didn't care. "

"A late arrival is a show that something unexpected happened. "

"The show of confidence in his presentation fooled everyone, even though he felt nervous inside. "

"The teacher's explanation of the complex math problem had a good show of plausibility, making it easier for the students to understand. "

"The doctor noticed a show in the patient, indicating labor might start soon. "

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

"The teacher showed the students the highest honors for their outstanding work in class. "

"The experiment clearly showed that the new fertilizer increased plant growth. "

"Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome."

"At length, his gloom showed."

"We waited for an hour, but they never showed."

"My aunt showed she was pregnant when her belly became noticeably larger. "

"In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars."

"The new dress shows well on her; it fits her perfectly. "