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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 makeup mogul and the Grammy winner showed off the versatility of the open-back shoe design, styling them in different ways.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
That short showed off Blanchart’s penchant for blending horror, comedy and romance reminiscent of early Edgar Wright.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The right side of the dress featured a loose, flowing sleeve with subtle draping for an effortless look, but the opposite side of the dress showed off the influencer's toned figure.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Williams showed off his big-play ability at times in training camp.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron recently showed off his charming side during the state banquet at Windsor Castle in July of this year.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After the dowry is shown off, Henry informs the brothers that the Grants’ physician — and not the MacKenzie’s — will perform the exam.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.
—PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
On a number of occasions against Southeast Missouri State, Raynor showed off his escape ability by breaking the pocket to extend plays.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
That short showed off Blanchart’s penchant for blending horror, comedy and romance reminiscent of early Edgar Wright.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The right side of the dress featured a loose, flowing sleeve with subtle draping for an effortless look, but the opposite side of the dress showed off the influencer's toned figure.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Williams showed off his big-play ability at times in training camp.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron recently showed off his charming side during the state banquet at Windsor Castle in July of this year.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After the dowry is shown off, Henry informs the brothers that the Grants’ physician — and not the MacKenzie’s — will perform the exam.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.
—PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
On a number of occasions against Southeast Missouri State, Raynor showed off his escape ability by breaking the pocket to extend plays.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown off
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Authorities believe it was cut up and sold, AP reported.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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They also aren’t burdened with making sure any of their shots match, since in essence any take can be cut up into a master, close-ups, two-shots, or whatever else Cameron decides.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a spring visit to the show, Von Teese showed me her stage, Swarovski crystals and sponge pillows shaped like olives.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If anything, the two games at Dodger Stadium showed the struggles of the Reds’ offense, with Blake Snell allowing only two base runners in the first six innings of his Game 1 start, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up two runs in the first inning of Game 2 before retiring 13 straight.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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For comparison, a Christopher Newport University poll conducted September 8—14 had Spanberger up by 12 points, 52—40 percent, while Pulse Decision Science from September 3—5 showed a narrower five-point lead, 48—43 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the private-sector job losses, the latest (and last-for-now) release from the BLS showed that the US labor market activity has grown increasingly stagnant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 6-2, 185-pound senior basketball standout from Atlanta’s Overtime Elite program announced his commitment to the Jayhawks on Sunday afternoon.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gomez announced that she and Blanco were married through an Instagram post that featured a series of photos and clips from the nuptials.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to Patel’s claim, while there, the employee displayed the flag on his desk.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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The artist has exhibited internationally, including at the National Museum of China in Beijing, Museum on the Seam in Jerusalem and Musée Océanographique in Monaco.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those pictures were exhibited at the Centre Pompidou.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The earring type was prominently featured in Schiaparelli‘s fall 2025 showcase, during which models strutted down the runway wearing oversized pearl studs that gracefully played with proportions.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bella Hadid strutted down the runway in all gold, cinched at the waist with a matching belt.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Shown off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown%20off. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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