show-offs

plural of show-off
as in hotshots
informal + disapproving a person who tries to impress other people with his or her abilities or possessions

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hotshots
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  • Not only is the work physically and mentally grueling, hotshots must dedicate at least six months of their life to their crew, sacrificing time with family and friends, along with individual autonomy.
    River Selby August 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
  • In July, ProPublica reported that, according to agency data, its fire and aviation management program contained more than 4,500 active vacancies, including for such crucial primary firefighting positions as hotshots, dispatchers and engine captains.
    Abe Streep, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Show-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show-offs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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