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 Because right there, Marshawn Lynch, serious or not, was absolutely showing off his Black privilege. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Ripa added before showing off a picture of her husband of 30 years wearing only footwear and a very small pair of underwear. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 While Hamilton and other 4-H participants were showing off their birds, fairgoers could sneak a peak at what would be shown later. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Berry has been showing off her strappy bikini looks during the tropical getaway. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 In her downtime, the singer has also attended award shows, film and music festivals, and fashion shows, all while showing off an array of designer shoes. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Like a proud zookeeper showing off the rarest specimen in his collection, Corsini rarely tries the same trick twice. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 The Victoria’s Secret Angel, 37, recently shared a mirror selfie showing off her postpartum body on her Instagram Stories. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Cameron doesn't waste a second of that time, however, establishing characters (see above), introducing Newt, showing off the geography of the Hadley's Hope terraforming base, and building a creeping sense of dread. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing off

Verb

Using unseen footage from Presley’s 1969 to 1976 Las Vegas residency, the movie plays the hits – plus The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel – but also showcases his sense of humor, quipping with crowds and cutting up with bandmates.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Always cutting up and making memories.

— Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

Definition of cutting up

Verb

The antibodies recognized cells displaying the mutant KRAS fragment while avoiding cells carrying the normal version of the protein.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
But the world’s appetite for fossils has exploded in recent years, with social media awash in videos of fossil hunters displaying their finds, and prices for perfect specimens soaring.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

After horsing around, peruse the quilt displays, agriculture exhibits and arts-and-crafts competitions.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026
Bevel was horsing around with the Reverend James Orange and Andy Young in the courtyard under King's balcony, according to Orange.

— Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of horsing around

Verb

There are fog machines, rainstorm fans, seat shaker amplifiers, flashing strobe lights and strong scents, according to Regal’s website.

— Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
More recently, the tiny Delica Mini has expanded the Delica's dominion, flashing some adventure and camping chops of its own.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashing

Verb

The family involved in a viral video showing a confrontation with Royse City police was allowed to review dash‑camera and body‑camera footage from the incident for the first time Thursday.

— Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
From the 12-yard line, Williams got off the line of scrimmage with ease, showing his ability to release quickly.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of showing

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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

Starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill, the 1981 Possession centered on a woman going through a divorce who begins exhibiting bizarre behavior.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Rodriguez, who is is 50, said seeing someone more than 30 years his senior exhibiting so much energy on stage was an inspiring sign that getting older doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026