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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
These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The blouse’s soft, seamless V-neckline is ideal for showing off pretty necklaces, too.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The matching set featured a jacket on top with a high neckline, and a skirt that included a high slit, showing off the actress's toned legs.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
One Burger King ad shows Grogu (also known as Baby Yoda) and his adoptive father, the Mandalorian, walking into a cantina, where a Burger King employee is showing off a tray of food.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Emma Roberts demonstrated this perfectly on May 6, showing off the red shoe trend on the streets of New York for a shoot with Adidas and Nordstrom.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 9 May 2026
Another social media post on the day of the opening showed a large crowd waiting out front, and customers showing off their purchases.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The fandom has been showing off their outfit prep on social media in anticipation of his set.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The blouse’s soft, seamless V-neckline is ideal for showing off pretty necklaces, too.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The matching set featured a jacket on top with a high neckline, and a skirt that included a high slit, showing off the actress's toned legs.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
One Burger King ad shows Grogu (also known as Baby Yoda) and his adoptive father, the Mandalorian, walking into a cantina, where a Burger King employee is showing off a tray of food.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Emma Roberts demonstrated this perfectly on May 6, showing off the red shoe trend on the streets of New York for a shoot with Adidas and Nordstrom.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 9 May 2026
Another social media post on the day of the opening showed a large crowd waiting out front, and customers showing off their purchases.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The fandom has been showing off their outfit prep on social media in anticipation of his set.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing off
Verb
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Always cutting up and making memories.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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In response, staff proposed cutting up to five meetings per commission in the next fiscal year, along with other cost-saving measures such as freezing community ambassador stipends, to help close the city’s projected $66 million budget gap.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, X, Bluesky, Tiktok and Whatsapp.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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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
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In April 2020, Iglesias shared a video of him horsing around with Lucy and Nicholas as the pair attempted to climb on his back for a ride.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Baye continued acting up until 2023.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The capsule’s toilet is already acting up.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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On the front of the card was a scan of his brain showing the tumor on it.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Bloomberg reported there had been complaints of Manifold showing aggressive behavior toward employees and mishandling sensitive information.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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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
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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
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Beyond commercial opportunity, organizers also position the vintage component as an extension of the broader design culture expressed at Couture, with many contemporary jewelry designers exhibiting at the show self-identified as avid collectors who regularly walk the antique fair for inspiration.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Extreme weather, sea level, agricultural productivity, infrastructure vulnerability, health outcomes and energy-water systems are exhibiting impacts of climate change already and that will likely accelerate.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Showing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing%20off. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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