SHOWN OFF Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

shown off

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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 After that slew of rushing plays, Iamaleava showed off his arm strength, slinging a pass down the sideline, targeting Morgan on a go route. —

Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026 The Duchess of Sussex showed off her maternal side, seeing eye to eye with a young patient who gifted her flowers and a card. —

Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 CinemaCon viewers saw a behind-the-scenes sizzle reel that showed off the elaborate sets and props created for the film, like bomber jets, destroyed cities and a mini Godzilla model. —

Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026 Stepping out together in New York City on April 6, the pair showed off some light PDA on the red carpet, posing while holding hands at the premiere of Reeves's upcoming Apple TV+ show, Outcome. —

Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 Torturous as that may sound, directorTrip Cullman (who showed off his penchant for directing quippy interpersonal drama with Cult of Love) has orchestrated a riveting experience. —

Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 The Factbook showed off American intelligence capabilities to the former Soviet Union and other enemies. —

Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 UConn’s Chris Freeman showed off an NFL-caliber leg, kicking a 65-yard field goal. —

Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026 However, United’s management hopes that the upgrades shown off over two days at Los Angeles International Airport this week will leave no ground for gripes. —

Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026

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Scalping the lawn can assist doveweed's spread by cutting up pieces that root all over the lawn.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
In the photo, Hat Rack is seen nestled within the weblike Sculpture for Traveling (1918), a net of rubber shower caps cut up and glued together that Duchamp took on a trip to Buenos Aires.

— Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026