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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
That’s when DelGaizo showed off her arm behind the plate, firing the ball to second to catch the runner and end the threat.
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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
On Wednesday, the 60-year-old actress showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy orange two-piece from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach brand.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
In his keynote, Nvidia's CEO showed off a roadmap, indicating the company already has plans for successive generations of RTX Spark chips in store.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Back in April, Brittany proudly showed off some snaps of her girl dressed in a cowboy hat, denim dress and cowboy boots.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Daniel Danforth, a friend of the couple, told CBS News that Brian Hooker showed off the device while they were all docked in New Orleans back in March 2023.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 26 May 2026
As Swift continues her May pap-walk era, the singer has shown off several shoe styles, with open-toe silhouettes leading much of the run.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
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
On Wednesday, the 60-year-old actress showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy orange two-piece from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach brand.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
In his keynote, Nvidia's CEO showed off a roadmap, indicating the company already has plans for successive generations of RTX Spark chips in store.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Back in April, Brittany proudly showed off some snaps of her girl dressed in a cowboy hat, denim dress and cowboy boots.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Daniel Danforth, a friend of the couple, told CBS News that Brian Hooker showed off the device while they were all docked in New Orleans back in March 2023.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 26 May 2026
As Swift continues her May pap-walk era, the singer has shown off several shoe styles, with open-toe silhouettes leading much of the run.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown 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
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And so they were cut up into pieces.—
Michael Soncin,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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The driver, identified as Rivas, showed signs of impairment, state police alleged, and fled as troopers checked him out for a potential DWI arrest.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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But these Knicks have consistently shown their ability to come back no matter the deficit.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 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 young David displayed hypergraphic tendencies—the compulsive need to make a mark, to depict.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Objection assigns a human investigator — at the $2,000 price tier, a college graduate; for $10,000, a former CIA or FBI agent — to gather evidence, which is displayed as exhibits.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 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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Days later, Knoblock announced that the school commencement would go on as planned that week, with additional security.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Trudeau, who announced his resignation as prime minister amid political pressure in January 2025, and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their separation in August 2023.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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As Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, fans waved their flags, cheered and celebrated the major event that will hit Kansas City in a matter of days.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Minutes after that, Jack Eichel scored, only for it to be waved off because Barbashev skated into the crease and made contact with Andersen’s mask.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The painting of Camille has never been exhibited or offered for sale in the UK.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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Participants treated with semaglutide exhibited a broad pattern of slower biological aging linked to inflammation and blood, brain, heart, kidney, liver and metabolic health.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Shown off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown%20off. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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