SHOWING OFF Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

showing off

verb

present participle of show off

as in cutting 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 displaying

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 showing off On TikTok, subscribers post under #amctheatres, showing off their trips through the A-List priority line near the concession counter. — Sofia Distefano, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026 The family of four posed outside for photos, with Haley, 9, and Hope, 7, also showing off their costumes. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 Inside the cafeteria, a wide-eyed crowd has gathered around a teacher showing off a magic trick. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 At some point, Bernard decides to give a bedroom tour, showing off his collection of Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy posters. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Kloss was out around the Battery Party area in New York on Monday, showing off a pair of Repetto’s Camille ballet flats, which retail for $470. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 The shawl left much of Klum's torso exposed, showing off her toned abs and slim figure. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Lee Pace made quite the fashion statement outside the Schiaparelli show in Paris, showing off an Omega Speedmaster with a bright yellow dial. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 Along with large, three-sided sofas, pool side loungers, and a fireplace for chilly evenings, this area overlooks the city, showing off panoramic views across LA. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing off

Verb

Union President Carrie Kyung said the plan includes cutting up to 18 English learner teachers and would affect at least two dozen schools.

— Jason Rantala, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
It’s aimed at tasks like neatly cutting up deli meats and cheeses at your picnic or campsite.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of cutting up

Verb

For example, when executing a larger order in a fast-moving market, the venue displaying the best price may not have enough liquidity available to fill it.

— Adam Cohn, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
His paintings sell for millions at auction but Nara's most important fans might be the ones displaying his ashtrays, lamps, and snowglobes.

— Julie Brener Davich, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

And lo, that’s how The Godfather wound up horsing around on a bouncy sorta-rap cut with London’s club muse and scene gadfly Normski.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026
Also, don’t get too out of control horsing around with friends in the water.

— John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of horsing around

Verb

Groups gather in private rooms lined with flashing lights and TV monitors, pick up the microphone and sing with abandon into the early morning hours.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
The cameras detect vehicles that break the law by passing the school buses when the stop sign and lights are flashing, capturing video evidence that is then reviewed by citation officers before a citation is issued.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of flashing

Verb

But Kansans also elected a moderate Democrat to the governor's office, then reelected her in that same time period, showing the state is not a Republican stronghold at all levels.

— Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Supporters at Roy’s watch party at the downtown Audio Graph brewery erupted in cheers when the first batch of results dropped, showing Roy doubling up McKinney’s early vote total.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of showing

Verb

Zeus did not approve of his daughter fooling around with this mortal roughneck hunter and put out a hit on Orion.

— Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The transition was rough for Ansari, who wasn’t fluent in English and often got in trouble for fooling around in school.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026

Definition of fooling around

Verb

TeamLab got its start in Tokyo in 2001, but over the years grew from exhibiting in galleries to building its own museum-like spaces, today having permanent locales in Japan, China and Saudi Arabia.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Roughly 400 exhibiting brands have been confirmed for the 2026 event as of publishing, up from 360 last year, and registration has been tracking well for both retailers and media, according to event organizers.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026