SHOW-ME Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

show-me

adjective

ˈshō-mē

Definition of show-me

as in skeptical

inclined to doubt or question claims the financial scandals may lead investors to take a more show-me attitude toward reported corporate earnings

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Recent Examples of show-me Salesforce remains a show-me story, but the rally demonstrates how quickly sentiment can change once expectations get low enough for good news to matter. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 With respect to Norvell and his players, observers are in show-me mode. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 The market is in a ‘show-me’ phase, anticipating demonstrable results from the record backlog before the balance sheet deteriorates. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Murphy is a perfect fit for the Oilers, who are desperately trying to make another run at the Stanley Cup Final during the brief show-me window Connor McDavid has given them. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 He was signed last summer to a one-year show-me contract worth $900,000 per season. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025 Though there were some reasons for optimism in Kohl’s report on Wednesday—comparable sales were unchanged in July—the Kohl’s saga remains a show-me story. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025

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Adjective

And given their preference for rocky environments over sandy lagoons and the crabs’ reproductive prowess, fishermen and experts alike are skeptical.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
The early sales reps who thrived on instinct and relationships start selling into a market that’s crowded, educated and skeptical.

— Doug May, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of skeptical

Adjective

Florida’s Republican gubernatorial ticket is defying historic trends for a political party traditionally known for elevating white men to leadership positions — even as the GOP remains cautious about drawing attention to the shift.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Bindi, a young female wallaby, is inquisitive and extremely curious, while Wally, a young male wallaby, is more cautious and likes to look at things from afar, Borozenets said.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

Glendale police received multiple calls about a suspicious male adult, with officers first responding to a retail store in the 1500 block of Glenoaks Boulevard.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
By the time something appears suspicious, causality is fragmented across systems, logs and identities.

— Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of suspicious

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