How to Use show off in a Sentence
show off
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And that was a great way to get the show off to a very slow start.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Jan. 2023
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Don’t though—you’ll want to show off your smooth and clean skin to the world.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Mar. 2022
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The wrap tie shows off your waist, while the tiered hem and keeps things chill.
—Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2023
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The goal is not to show off AI but to show off how AI can help.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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In the video, the Nothing team shows off a couple of demos.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 5 June 2024
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And, of course, Thor makes the most of the chance to show off his ability to soar through the house.
—Chris Kastner, cleveland, 16 Dec. 2021
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The first way is to curl the hair away from the face to open up your face and show off your cheekbones.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Nov. 2022
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This recipe shows off the ease and power of the greens when paired with bacon.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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The 9-year-old showed off his strong throw in a fun clip where his team, the Lions, scored.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Make a drink menu and get ready to show off your mixing skills.
—Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Nov. 2021
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Looking for the next big battle scene to build and show off?
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022
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Polestar is ready to show off the next step in its evolution.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 June 2022
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The singer and actress marked the occasion in the nude to show off a new product.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 24 July 2022
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But Matthews and his six-piece band weren’t there to sell and show off their newest tunes.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
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The back of the gown showed off the corset lacing, and Browne’s signature red, white, and blue striped tag.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2024
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Head southeast to Galveston for sea breezes, views, and a chance to show off a bit.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2022
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Many readers use the hashtag to show off their shelfies.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 18 Oct. 2021
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Or put on some music and show off your best moves while scrubbing to the beat.
—Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 6 May 2022
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So, grab your jerseys, caps, t-shirts and more to show off your team pride this year.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Kelce also showed off her late mom's bracelet, which is dear to her heart.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Knightley showed off her toothy tune-making on the talk show in 2018.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The girls show off their favorite dance moves, and Maya and Anna teach Josie Grossie how to grind.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2021
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In one pic, the actress showed off her mega-toned legs in short shorts, and looked as strong as ever.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 17 Aug. 2023
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The first is the ability to show off your purchase to the world — for those that are into that sort of thing.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
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And in addition to a fierce serve, dewy skin, and the new face product, the singer showed off her light brown curls.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Coats and her dog, Oreo, show off some of their tricks in Bentonville, Ark.
—Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2022
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Castillo showed off his bruises, both on his limbs and on his face, to TMZ.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024
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During warmer months, show off some skin in a perfect pair of jean shorts.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022
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The country star turned heads in a strapless black gown with a keyhole cutout on her chest and torso, which showed off her toned abs.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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The silverware would give them something to show off during next Monday’s parade.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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