How to Use no-show in a Sentence

no-show

1 of 2 noun
  • There were four no-shows at the debate.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
  • That's why ankle socks come in all forms—like no-show socks to stretchy ones.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Below are the women’s no-show socks that most stood out.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
  • These lace no-show socks are perfect to pair with your more formal shoes.
    — Noemie Gokhool, womenshealthmag.com, 11 May 2023
  • Alas, only more fuel was tossed on the campfire with the mass cast no-shows.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Dollar marked you as a no-show and kept your money, which it is allowed to do.
    — Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Failure to do so will be considered a no-show with the loss of two night’s fees.
    — Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
  • One of them promised to place her on the payroll of his company in a low- or no-show job.
    — Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 30 May 2024
  • Then on Wednesday, Pearsall was a no-show at practice.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Their low cut is not quite a no-show height but isn’t as high as some ankle or quarter socks either.
    — Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The no-show panties are soft and stretchy, breathable, don’t dig in anywhere, and, to my shock, don’t wedgie.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Friday night, Rockies hitters were a no-show.
    — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The most common times for cancelations and no-shows?
    — Ciara Lucas, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025
  • But not all no-show socks are created equal, and finding good ones can prove to be more art than science.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Sean Penn was a no-show at the 2026 Oscars.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The Rams won’t be the only no-shows at the Super Bowl.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Wear them bare or with no-show socks in summer, then add your heaviest socks to keep them warm through winter.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Several said that the showrunners will likely end up just hiring their friends for no-show jobs.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Franco's no-show could be because his current lawyers may not have been summoned for the meeting.
    — CBS News, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Kieran Culkin going off script to call out Sean Penn’s no-show — great gear.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
  • But Hollywood studios appear to be a no-show.
    — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Lightweight crew, no-show, or ankle socks are great for summer, while tall wool socks can keep feet warm in the colder months.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • These slip-ons have a supportive block heel and pair perfectly with your favorite pair of tights or no-show socks.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Elon Musk's tunneling startup a no-show at hearing.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The conference keeps getting postponed due to the no-show of its keynote speaker.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The service aims to stop no-shows and ensure revenue for owners, a big appeal to restaurants.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, the no-show edges will allow the user to wear them under most types of clothing without a line showing.
    — Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Zoo Miami was to remain open, but some animals have been no-shows.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Donald, too busy dodging indictments and pimping bibles and gold sneakers, was a no-show.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Naroditsky, who had been invited, was a no-show.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025

no-show

2 of 2 adjective
  • Six-figure salaries for no-show jobs.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
  • My only real complaint, other than no-show buses, is smoking on trains.
    — Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • Makary was a no-show, two agency sources told STAT’s Lizzy Lawrence.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 May 2026
  • On some routes, cancellations were so frequent a 5-day-a-week commuter would face one bus no-show every two weeks.
    — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • These no-show socks have extra cushioning and strong arch support, plus they’re designed to be durable and breathable through extended wear.
    — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2025
  • These are near-perfect, no-show athletic socks, especially if money is no object.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The Rockies’ offense was a no-show against right-hander Kumar Rocker.
    — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
  • Healthcare providers across the country report rising no-show rates for prenatal appointments.
    — Jallicia Jolly, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
  • The no-show legs offer a low-profile, minimalist look and the other two options provide more under-bed storage.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023
  • There was confusion when representatives for the company were a no-show at its arraignment at a federal courthouse in Brooklyn.
    — CBS News, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The four are accused of using union funds for salaries and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
  • Jones and three other ex-Boilermakers are accused of conspiring to embezzle millions through no-show jobs, luxury travel and unauthorized loans.
    — Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
  • Still, Stiller being a no-show at the Garden wasn’t lost on his NBA playoffs sometime-nemesis Pat McAfee.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • The defendants are charged with using union funds for salaries and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • When the Cal-OSHA investigators arrived in Lodi, Voller was a no-show.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
  • The defendants are accused of using union funds for salaries and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • Collins has been embroiled in a House ethics inquiry centered on allegations that his then-chief of staff Brandon Phillips misused taxpayer funds by paying his girlfriend for a no-show internship.
    — Shannon McCaffrey, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
  • Either way, the no-show by Hurts, or any current Eagles players for that matter, simply adds to the mysterious status of Brown and the franchise as rumors have been swirling all offseason.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • The defendants are accused of conspiring to spend union money on salaries and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
  • Ajay Mitchell, the second-year guard who showed out in Williams’ absence during the first two rounds, was a no-show against San Antonio before missing Game 4 with a right soleus (calf) injury.
    — Sam Amick, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • Thao is accused of accepting bribes from Andy Duong and his father, David, including political favors and a $95,000 no-show job for Jones.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Jurors concluded that LaPierre and others diverted millions of dollars from the organization for personal travel and expenses, as well as no-show contracts used to buy people’s silence.
    — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • This assortment features bestsellers including the 24/7 Classic T-Shirt Bra, which has support, comfort adjustable straps and no-show double-layer back.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The Dodgers and Astros combined for a record eight home runs, and The Times’ story quoted a NASA climate scientist who noted that the marine layer was a no-show.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Prosecutors allege the defendants conspired to embezzle millions that went toward salary and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
  • Four ex-Boilermakers, including Newton Jones, are accused of conspiring to embezzle millions that went toward salary and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
  • The federal corruption probe The indictment alleges that Williamson conspired with former Becerra chief of staff Sean McCluskie and lobbyist Greg Campbell to funnel money to McCluskie in the form of a no-show job for his wife.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
  • Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg, who has cooperated with an NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers possibly circumventing the salary cap via a no-show endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026

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