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 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 Elsewhere, Bieber is showing off flip-flops underneath the denim. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Shoes and accessories can elevate any look while showing off your personality. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Acuff found a rhythm in the second quarter, demonstrating his three-level scoring ability while showing off his court vision with some beautiful assists. — Jason Anderson july 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 One store associate named Ann was featured on the corporate Walmart account showing off items tourists can’t miss during their first trip. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Hilton previously posted a video alongside her toddlers and her husband, Carter Reum, showing off the family's matching USMNT jerseys. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 Quavo said in a social media video, showing off a stack of cash. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 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 new police statement said an investigation showed the five people were suspected of displaying seditious materials and selling seditious publications on the premises.

— Kanis Leung, Fortune, 16 July 2026
William’s eldest son, Prince George, has also inherited his father’s love for soccer, accompanying his father to several Aston Villa matches and cup finals, displaying the same style of fan support as his father.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

Definition of displaying

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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
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

Definition of horsing around

Verb

An important index for chip stocks is flashing a technical warning sign, possibly signaling a drawdown of as much as 17%, according to investment bank BTIG.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Tipping my hat to whoever’s responsible for the shot of Sugar checking behind his back, into the darkness as the greenish-white glow of the computer screen reflects in his eyes, giving the impression of those turquoise alien eyes flashing in fear.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of flashing

Verb

His views are contradicted by scores of studies showing vaccines have saved millions of lives and prevented long-term health problems from common diseases, while side-effects remain relatively rare.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
In 2024, Wall asked for invoices showing fee details for work performed by attorney Tim Davis and the firms he was employed by while serving as counsel for Grapevine-Colleyville’s school board.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 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

Part of the work is exhibiting at the Rencontres d’Arles photo festival in France this summer and fall.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Additionally, the 2027 Felix Art Fair will also exclusively center around solo and two-artist presentations from exhibiting galleries, rather than opting for the more conventional group exhibitions that are to be expected at art fairs.

— News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026