SHOWN OFF Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

shown off

verb

variants or showed off

past participle of show off

as in cut 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 shown

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 shown off McCray has shown off the breadth of his physical tools during this homestand, recording both a steal and an outfield assist in Friday’s win over the Angels. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Hilaria Baldwin showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy bikini while sharing workout tips with her fans on Instagram. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026 Rebecca Romijn showed off her green (fashion) thumb on Friday with her David Koma and White House Black Market looks at San Diego Comic-Con. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Sierra Canyon, which won the Mission Viejo passing tournament Saturday, showed off junior receivers Micah Slade and King Webb. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026 The Euphoria actress showed off a twist-front white bra and matching thong in her trailer. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026 The 6-foot-5, 200-pound Jackson showed off his big arm and the ability to make a variety of throws while also winning the accuracy challenge. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2026 Simpson showed off their two-story Christmas tree with a glitzy holiday photo in 2019. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown off

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Sporting Kansas City joined the vanquished Galaxy and Real Salt Lake on Saturday as LAFC cut up the last-place team in the Western Conference, 4-0.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
Use leftover cheese scraps, cut up, in pasta salad, melted in macaroni and cheese, or add to snack boxes.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

Definition of cut up

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Amazon declined to comment, but its Amazon Web Services dashboard has shown a disruption in the region since an initial April 30 attack on the data center, and satellite imagery showed extensive damage to the AWS facility.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The intelligence findings were shown to the AP on condition that the services involved were not identified, and the news organization was not able to independently verify the findings’ conclusions.

— Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of shown

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Police say two men in a four-door black Cadillac displayed a handgun and demanded an arrow key, which opens collection boxes.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The 2024 second-round pick cut well through defenders and displayed worthwhile receiving ability in spurts during padded practices.

— Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of displayed

Verb

Given the extent of the disruption to oil exports from the Middle East since the start of hostilities between Washington and Tehran, most of the hikes announced by OPEC+ since March have had a negligible impact on the physical crude market.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The project was announced less than 36 hours before the meeting.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of announced

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The investigation also found no evidence that the parents exhibited any obvious signs of impairment, according to the attorney's office.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Also on show is the famous, and rarely exhibited, pink dress by William Travilla from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026