make a show
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as in pretend
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
She made a show of addressing the whole audience, rather than a few like-minded folk.
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Recent Examples of make a show
Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
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Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
With the rising price of concert tickets, artists must work overtime to make a show worth the trip for many fans.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
With the rising price of concert tickets, artists must work overtime to make a show worth the trip for many fans.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Make a show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20a%20show. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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