SHOWED OFF Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

showed off

verb

past tense of show off

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 Dancing With the Stars pro Emma Slater showed off her recent injury in a social media video. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 The influencer showed off the fresh hairstyle ahead of her appearance at Paris Fashion Week. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Kienholz showed off his mobility both as a runner and passer, effectively threw to all levels of the field and made clutch play after clutch play in the second half. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The Cybercab, which Tesla first showed off almost two years ago, has been in production since April. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Gigi Hadid and Travis Kelce showed off their sweet bond in an endearing new video. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Demi Moore also showed off the new style at the Gucci fall 2026 show in Milan in February. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Subsense showed off a nonfunctional mock-up of a cap that looked like a cross between a baseball cap and a bike helmet. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Green showed off his dual-threat ability during his four possessions. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed off

Verb

Duke Energy crews are working to cut up the tree and replace the pole, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Later, it was prevented from being cut up to decorate a carnival float.

— Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of cut up

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Yet at an event on Thursday, Huang displayed unwavering confidence, projecting that Nvidia's chip sales will double next year as nations and corporations continue scaling up AI investments.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Spot’s air-quality and temperature readings can also be displayed on office maps, mobile apps, or idle room screens.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of displayed

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As exhibited at Bora Aksu, hair was unapologetically romantic, with feathery ponytails, glossy ringlets, and bows in abundance.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Its worldwide significance is exhibited through drawings and textiles, offering visitors an impactful experience.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibited

Verb

The poll also showed that crime did not crack the top five most important issues.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
This month, Bryan Kohberger also requested a new judge to oversee the process, saying comments made by Judge Steven Hippler during his sentencing showed bias.

— Mark Guarino, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of showed

Verb

Navarrete reveled with one woman over her husband’s release from a detention facility.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of reveled

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After Karol and her guests left the stage, giant screens on either side of the stage flashed videos from fans taking part in the song’s viral TikTok dance trend.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Gusto has flashed potential as a crosser during stretches of his Chelsea career, registering nine assists in 37 games across all competitions in that breakout 2023-24 season.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026