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or showed off
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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
The brief clip showed off a new cast of characters, beginning with fuzzy television static before exploding into a montage propelled by intense music and kinetic bursts of action, carrying on the spirit of the first season through energetic animation and heavily stylised art.
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Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Amelia Gray showed off a new shoe style from the brand.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
The dress was paired with black open-toe heels that showed off her perfectly on-theme pink pedicure.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 22 June 2026
While waiting for choripan, Diego Silva showed off his trapo, which many groups tied together in rows in Mill Creek Park.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Fishel showed off several other shirts, including some featuring Whitesnake, Los Angeles Lakers players and Whitney Houston.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
That’s when DelGaizo showed off her arm behind the plate, firing the ball to second to catch the runner and end the threat.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
After retaking the presidency, Trump in 2025 showed off a red Tesla sedan at the White House, and encouraged other Americans to buy ones like it.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026
At the Public House, a stylish farmstead restaurant near the river town of Machias, my server showed off a tattoo of wild berries across her clavicle.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Amelia Gray showed off a new shoe style from the brand.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
The dress was paired with black open-toe heels that showed off her perfectly on-theme pink pedicure.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 22 June 2026
While waiting for choripan, Diego Silva showed off his trapo, which many groups tied together in rows in Mill Creek Park.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Fishel showed off several other shirts, including some featuring Whitesnake, Los Angeles Lakers players and Whitney Houston.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
That’s when DelGaizo showed off her arm behind the plate, firing the ball to second to catch the runner and end the threat.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
After retaking the presidency, Trump in 2025 showed off a red Tesla sedan at the White House, and encouraged other Americans to buy ones like it.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026
At the Public House, a stylish farmstead restaurant near the river town of Machias, my server showed off a tattoo of wild berries across her clavicle.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown off
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Its asymmetrical riff on the classic bucket hat takes the usual cut up a notch.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
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The new non-stop flights will cut up to four hours off travel time compared to current one-stop services.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Videos shared online showed guests and employees rushing to help those trapped beneath the fallen structure, with several people lifting sections of the metal frame before first responders arrived.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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In San Sebastian, in Spain's traditionally cooler north, the temperature was set to reach 40 C, more than double the city's historic average for June 22, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor, which showed Europe as the continent furthest from its historic norm on Monday.—
Makini Brice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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And of course, Peterson not playing would have made some wonder if the McDonald’s All-American’s hamstring had acted up again.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Dec. 2025
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The waitstaff was young and attractive, the silverware was clean, and the food was attractively displayed when we were served.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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On Thursday, Fire Point displayed videos at its booth showing its drones striking Moscow's Kapotnya district oil refinery, mere hours after the attacks.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Not too long ago, artificial intelligence was more or less a science project in which data scientists and developers fooled around with one-off small or test projects.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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After Lyles announced that Harrington won the second ballot, the council voted unanimously to acclaim Harrington as the city’s next mayor.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Pino’s supporters sighed and sniffled when the verdict was announced.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Beer was showered over the crowd, firecrackers set off and Mexican flags waved high in the sky against the setting sun.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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There’s sublime satisfaction in having each step of your meal waved your way in handheld progression.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Authorities said that in the days leading up to her disappearance, Moore exhibited behavior that was out of character, including a sudden absence and an abrupt change in social media presence, according to ABC News.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Gold and Beyond attorney Marc Cook said his client exhibited patience with Mayweather, giving him ample time to pay for the watch.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Shown off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown%20off. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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