How to Use no-show in a Sentence

no-show

noun
Definition of no-shownext
  • That's why ankle socks come in all forms—like no-show socks to stretchy ones.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • Failure to do so will be considered a no-show with the loss of two night’s fees.
    — Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Alas, only more fuel was tossed on the campfire with the mass cast no-shows.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2023
  • In Spain, though, the Dutch are getting a rival that shrugged off its no-show against Japan and riddled the Swiss.
    — John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • These lace no-show socks are perfect to pair with your more formal shoes.
    — Noemie Gokhool, womenshealthmag.com, 11 May 2023
  • For starters, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was a no-show.
    — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 19 June 2023
  • Just make sure to pair these bad boys with your favorite no-show socks to prevent swamp feet!
    — Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 4 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
  • Prince Harry was a no-show on the first day of a court showdown with a British tabloid publisher.
    — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2023
  • The air conditioner died, and the HVAC technician is a no-show.
    — Beth Decarbo, WSJ, 15 July 2023
  • Still unsigned, Jacobs has been a no-show for workouts.
    — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 17 June 2023
  • 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
  • Agents followed along as the drug courier headed north toward the Bronx, but the drug buyer got nervous and was a no-show.
    — Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 30 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • But Kimmel was a no-show for the event, in solidarity with the writers’ strike.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 May 2023
  • But last weekend, most of the guests of honor for the Wasatch Wildflower Festival were no-shows.
    — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 July 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The conference keeps getting postponed due to the no-show of its keynote speaker.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The Row makes a pair that engulfs the foot entirely, like a sleek no-show sock finally getting its moment in the sun.
    — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2023
  • Franco's no-show could be because his current lawyers may not have been summoned for the meeting.
    — CBS News, 28 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • Several said that the showrunners will likely end up just hiring their friends for no-show jobs.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The bodysuit has hook and eye closures on the crotch, lace detailing on the butt for a smooth, no-show look under clothing, and adjustable straps to improve the fit.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
  • As the no-show trend improved, Real says ticket presales cratered — only to see an increase in walkups.
    — Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
  • Fraga attributes the no-show to political maneuvering in the wake of the tragedy.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
  • And if a golfer fails to show up for their reservation, an additional $10 no-show penalty will be levied.
    — Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
  • But in recent years, Zuckerman’s asparagus has been a no-show.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024

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