1
: a person who reserves space (as on an airplane) but neither uses nor cancels the reservation
2
: a person who buys a ticket but does not attend
broadly
: a person who is expected but who does not show up
3
: failure to show up
: of, relating to, or being a job for which the holder is paid but performs few duties or is rarely present for work
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
The 10-time Grammy Award winner was scheduled to perform Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, but broke the news of his no-show a day ahead of time.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Orlando Sentinel Podcasts, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2023
The concept of the no-show summer job was common knowledge at least as far back as the 1950s.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Even as party insiders told Deadline that there was no way Queen Bey would show up in Chicago and risk overshadowing the Vice President’s speech, media speculation of an appearance went into overdrive — with more than a few outlets having egg on their page when Beyoncé was a no-show.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
The 10-time Grammy Award winner was scheduled to perform Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, but broke the news of his no-show a day ahead of time.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Adjective
After ending their season with an NIT no-show against UCF, the Gators face a roster makeover and push to become one of the next quick turnarounds in college basketball.
—Orlando Sentinel Podcasts, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2023
The concept of the no-show summer job was common knowledge at least as far back as the 1950s.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
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“No-show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-show. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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