SHOWN OFF Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

shown off

verb

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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 Kienholz showed off his mobility both as a runner and passer, effectively threw to all levels of the field and made clutch play after clutch play in the second half. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The Cybercab, which Tesla first showed off almost two years ago, has been in production since April. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Gigi Hadid and Travis Kelce showed off their sweet bond in an endearing new video. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Demi Moore also showed off the new style at the Gucci fall 2026 show in Milan in February. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Following the Royals’ 3-0 win over the Guardians on Friday in Cleveland, Witt also showed off his quickness in a different manner. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 Biles smiled and held out her hand to participate and the couple showed off their moves, which end with a kiss. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Green showed off his dual-threat ability during his four possessions. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 That said, it's shown off working PCs on its campaign page, and has had a review unit put through its paces by notable gaming YouTube ETA PRIME. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown off

Verb

Later, it was prevented from being cut up to decorate a carnival float.

— Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
One reason being that the videographer kept cutting up [a slab of] meat for the castle owner.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of cut up

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The retail concept also includes a dedicated Fragrance Gallery, where Outside In’s inaugural trio of eaux de parfum — called Earth After Rain, Light Language and Undiscovered Rose, priced at $260 each — will be displayed and available for purchase.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
The dress will be unveiled at Sotheby’s London on September 18 and displayed until September 24, before exhibiting in Hong Kong from October 1 to 15, in Geneva from November 6 to 11, and in New York from December 2.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of displayed

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The new equipment was announced at an industry conference in Wuxi, China, on September 2 and covers several key stages of semiconductor production.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
After starting, the student said, Carleen leaders announced the program would actually take nine months to complete.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of announced

Verb

Sinéty’s first retrospective, on view now at the Jeu de Paume, marks a growing interest in an artist whose work was barely published, and only twice exhibited, in her lifetime.

— Felix Bazalgette, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026