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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
Hilton previously posted a video alongside her toddlers and her husband, Carter Reum, showing off the family's matching USMNT jerseys.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Quavo said in a social media video, showing off a stack of cash.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Large-leaved, tall coleus are stunning on their own, but work particularly well at showing off dahlia blooms.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 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.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Though more commonly associated with their long migrations from Alaska to Hawaii or showing off for whale watchers off the coast of New England, a unique population of humpback whales call the Arabian Sea home.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
Several companies were showing off smart glasses, which look pretty much like regular prescription or sun glasses but with sophisticated electronics that enable them to sense what is around you and report back either through speakers or, in some cases, see through displays embedded into the lenses.
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Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The length is perfect for long walking days, as the extended coverage prevents chafing while still showing off plenty of leg.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 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.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
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
Large-leaved, tall coleus are stunning on their own, but work particularly well at showing off dahlia blooms.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 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
Though more commonly associated with their long migrations from Alaska to Hawaii or showing off for whale watchers off the coast of New England, a unique population of humpback whales call the Arabian Sea home.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
Several companies were showing off smart glasses, which look pretty much like regular prescription or sun glasses but with sophisticated electronics that enable them to sense what is around you and report back either through speakers or, in some cases, see through displays embedded into the lenses.
—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The length is perfect for long walking days, as the extended coverage prevents chafing while still showing off plenty of leg.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing off
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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.
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Always cutting up and making memories.
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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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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.
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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.
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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The kart base is fitted with a Lego nose, sidepods and rear wing, as well as functioning flashing lights on the rear of the kart that can be used in the rain.
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Baye continued acting up until 2023.
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The capsule’s toilet is already acting up.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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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.
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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.
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Though better known as an Oscar-winning actor, Brody has recently gained attention as a painter, exhibiting artworks that riff on work by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more.
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Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
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“Showing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing%20off. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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