exhibitionist

noun

as in show-off

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Recent Examples of exhibitionist War had, indeed, inspired Ono in her shocking, exhibitionist (however ego-denying) disciplined action. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Al pastor is the exhibitionist of the taco world. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitionist
  1. show-off
  2. extrovert
Noun
  • Ross, then a young writer at The New Yorker, records all the wild show-off talk and Huston’s battles with the studio.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Sam got a little cocky, tried a show-off spin, got his bird legs tangled and took a tumble.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2026
Definition of show-off
Noun
  • In the opening pages, Molly, an extrovert to Anna’s introvert, has bought strawberries from a fruit hawker.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Solo cruising on a large ship takes a little planning, even for an extrovert like me.
    — Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Definition of extrovert

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