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 Black ran for 33 yards on eight carries, showing off the burst and decisive running that made Kyle Shanahan like him enough to call him the second-best running back in April’s draft. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 In addition, CyberLeek has posted another video, showing off more footage from GTA 6, ahead of its official release in November. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 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

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.

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

— Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

Definition of cutting up

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EmpCo prohibits companies from displaying voluntary sustainability labels unless they were established by a public authority or are based on a qualifying certification scheme.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
What are the largest barriers government leaders face to displaying the courage exemplified in the book?

— Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of displaying

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Tottenham, repressed for so long in their spending and ambition, are suddenly flashing the cash like a slot machine, dropping £237million ($324m) already.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashing

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Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP Hiraguchi cited surveys showing the vast majority of Japanese supporting the death penalty as an unavoidable option.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The overall trend is also consistent with other research showing that hypertension during pregnancy has become increasingly common.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 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

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More than 90 local authors will also be exhibiting and selling their books at the festival’s The Writer’s Block area.

— Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Memory is a volatile subsector of technology, exhibiting wild swings in profit margins that can throw customers in tech supply chains for a loop.

— Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026