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 The 54-year-old, who reportedly earned a $16 million salary in 2025, launched his own YouTube channel last week, showing off the sprawling virtual city. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 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 Here’s a story from 2013 when Bauers was showing off his hitting prowess. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 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 Pasha finds a nice balance of showing off Amber’s athleticism and her flexibility. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 The collaboration is part of the insurance company's Check for Cancer campaign, which uses the ubiquitous #Fitcheck social media trend of showing off an outfit to bring attention to cancer screenings. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Billboard also has an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Jung Kook posing for the campaign, showing off his silky dance moves and applauding at the end of a successful shoot. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing off

Verb

One reason being that the videographer kept cutting up [a slab of] meat for the castle owner.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2026
Cut the half into thin wedges by making ½-inch slices lengthwise through the onion, cutting up to, but not through, the root end.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of cutting up

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This holiday season will be the first true test of which brands are best at displaying their wares in ways that agents find irresistible.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The panel offers deep blacks without producing the layering artifacts common when displaying darker hues.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of displaying

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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

In a family of nine brothers and sisters, one after another of the siblings began exhibiting dramatic personality changes shortly before or after reaching the age of 40.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
The museum’s floor plan, especially its curved walls, presented previously unheard-of challenges for exhibiting artworks.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026