What does "for show" mean?

intended to be seen but not bought or used; aesthetic as opposed to practical.

What is a synonym for "for show"?

Common synonyms include: performatively.

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1
intended to be seen but not bought or used; aesthetic as opposed to practical. idiomatic
"Wealthy Nauruans spent their abundant money on cars that were for show."
2
done in an insincere or affected manner in order to impress others. idiomatic

"Wealthy Nauruans spent their abundant money on cars that were for show."