showboated

past tense of showboat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showboated
Verb
  • So the final suit cuts up around his neck, and the floral embellishment on his clothes ties him into all of that.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/4 cup each shortening and cold butter, cut up, until pieces are pea size.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After the pandemic lull, events have roared back, with spending on experiential marketing topping pre-pandemic levels.
    Dee Blohm, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Chiefs roared when Mahomes and Kelce arrived, but the person who generated the loudest crescendo of cheers was coach Andy Reid, who walked into the middle of the room in full costume as Santa Claus.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Showboated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showboated. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!