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as in cut up
to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior
the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started
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as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
she just wants to show off her new jewelry
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Recent Examples of showed off
The Almost Famous star showed off a pair of strappy black sandal stilettos and a dark pedicure.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
In the Americans' semifinal victory over Sweden, Team USA showed off their offensive capabilities during a four-minute stretch at the end of the second period.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The 6-7, 248-pound Dominican righty also showed off plenty of spin.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
After Reaves scored, Kennard showed off his passing skills, finding Jarred Vanderbilt under the basket for a dunk.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Jones dressed sportily for the occasion in a white zip-up, puffy athletic jacket with a short crop that showed off a bit of her midriff in between a long, white flowing skirt that gathered high in the front.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
In a historic halftime show, Bad Bunny performed all of his hits and also showed off some VIPs as well.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
That’s the fun discovery meteorologist Jennifer McDermed showed off in a post on X last week, amid severe winter weather across much of the country.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
This past week, Sophie Turner made headlines after Amazon showed off her look as Lara Croft in its upcoming Tomb Raider series, the result of classic costuming and apparently eight-hour-a-day workouts, according to the actress.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
In the Americans' semifinal victory over Sweden, Team USA showed off their offensive capabilities during a four-minute stretch at the end of the second period.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The 6-7, 248-pound Dominican righty also showed off plenty of spin.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
After Reaves scored, Kennard showed off his passing skills, finding Jarred Vanderbilt under the basket for a dunk.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Jones dressed sportily for the occasion in a white zip-up, puffy athletic jacket with a short crop that showed off a bit of her midriff in between a long, white flowing skirt that gathered high in the front.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
In a historic halftime show, Bad Bunny performed all of his hits and also showed off some VIPs as well.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
That’s the fun discovery meteorologist Jennifer McDermed showed off in a post on X last week, amid severe winter weather across much of the country.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
This past week, Sophie Turner made headlines after Amazon showed off her look as Lara Croft in its upcoming Tomb Raider series, the result of classic costuming and apparently eight-hour-a-day workouts, according to the actress.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed off
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Her voice is intimate and resonant, whether cut up into indistinct background flurries or pushed to the front of the mix.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Such a potato is cut up into sections, each having a sprout or two.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.—
Linne Halpern,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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The message is being displayed continuously cycled on the electric billboard along Interstate 95 in New Haven near Tweed New Haven Airport.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Navalnaya said her husband exhibited no instances of heart disease before he was imprisoned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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From setting records as a Texas high school prep star to announcing his presence to the world in the Rose Bowl to becoming the NFL receiving king, Smith-Njigba has exhibited excellence at every level.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And of course, Peterson not playing would have made some wonder if the McDonald’s All-American’s hamstring had acted up again.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Dec. 2025
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Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Video also showed the person picking up a small piece of greenery to obstruct the camera at the front door.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Not too long ago, artificial intelligence was more or less a science project in which data scientists and developers fooled around with one-off small or test projects.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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GloRilla flashed some aggression and hustle, playing some timely defense to help lead Team Giannis (Antetokounmpo) to a 65-58 victory over Team Anthony (Anderson).—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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After the rhythm dance score for Chock and Bates flashed across the screen, her eyebrows shot up in surprise.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Agibot has unveiled the Expedition A3 humanoid robot, showcasing dynamic mid-air maneuvers and rapid spinning movements.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model Tuesday during a big week for China’s tech firms that Beijing is betting will turbocharge the country’s lagging economy.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Showed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed%20off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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