on show

phrase

: put somewhere for people to see
Her paintings are on show at the art gallery.
The artifacts will be put on show in the museum.
His work goes on show tomorrow.

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Below are 10 new and notable watches that will be on show at WatchTime New York. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 The most recent temporary display is expected to remain on show until Thursday. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Kia One of the two Cargo Long vans on show has three cab seats separated from the load area by a partition wall. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 This lack of awareness was on show in 2025, when, fearful of a trade war, Brussels squandered its own leverage and signed off on a lopsided framework with Washington. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on show

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“On show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20show. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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