Pose
Show
Show noun - An outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect.
Usage example: the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
Pose is a synonym for show in pretence topic. Sometimes you can use "Pose" instead the word "Show" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as appearance, false front.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| old | old pose | old show |
| full | full pose | full show |
| special | special pose | special show |
| particular | particular pose | particular show |
| Other adjectives: similar, normal, typical, certain, standard, original, single, popular, actual, real, famous, new, final, classic, last, said, awesome, favorite. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Twilight Sparkle's pose when her costume is introduced is very similar to her pose in the fashion show in "Suited for Success".
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Shout-Out: In the trailer, Anthea's upright stance when falling and shooting is extremely similar to Canaan's pose in that show's first episode, which Masahiro Ando also directed.
Source: Anime / Under the Dog -
A common pose for young ladies to show they are interested in someone, but in a subtle way rather than being overly seductive.
Source: Coy, Girlish Flirt Pose
Cite this Source
Show and Pose. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pose/show
Pose & Show. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pose/show>.
Show or Pose. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pose/show.
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