Thesaurus results for SHOW-OFFS

show-offs

noun

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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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Recent Examples of show-offs Rose looked to a diverse bunch of sartorial show-offs for inspiration, including King Henry VIII, James Brown and the British boxer known as Prince Naseem. —

Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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hotshots

Noun

Maybe that’s because the interiors have a certain plainness — one that’s accurate to Georgian classicism but boring to Hollywood hotshots.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
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