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as in cuts 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 displays
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 shows off
At the beginning of her music video, Latto shows off her baby bump, a nursery, and includes home videos from her childhood.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In the next video, shared on Thursday, Crowe proudly shows off his new watch.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
His point was that the abundant regeneration that Hanson shows off represents scorch, where heat opened the cones to release the multitude of seeds.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Here’s another impressive save from that same game, in which Bobrovsky shows off all of these details.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
This photo shows off the staggering scale of SLS, the VAB, and the crawler-transporter vehicle that hauls the rocket to and from the launch pad.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Nine graduate students in the art school have moved their thesis shows off-campus to express solidarity with Quiñonez.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Lilypad shows off some transcription and translation skills when Jessie (Joan Cusack) tries to chat with her.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
After boarding, the Full House star shows off his best straight face.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In the next video, shared on Thursday, Crowe proudly shows off his new watch.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
His point was that the abundant regeneration that Hanson shows off represents scorch, where heat opened the cones to release the multitude of seeds.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Here’s another impressive save from that same game, in which Bobrovsky shows off all of these details.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
This photo shows off the staggering scale of SLS, the VAB, and the crawler-transporter vehicle that hauls the rocket to and from the launch pad.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Nine graduate students in the art school have moved their thesis shows off-campus to express solidarity with Quiñonez.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Lilypad shows off some transcription and translation skills when Jessie (Joan Cusack) tries to chat with her.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
After boarding, the Full House star shows off his best straight face.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows off
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How to Prune Viburnum Use sharp hand pruners for smaller cuts up to the diameter of a pencil, and loppers or a pruning saw for larger cuts.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Options laid out in an Interior Department study of new operating rules absent a seven-state solution envision Lower Basin cuts up to twice what the Southwestern states have suggested.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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When in dog mode, the car’s touchscreen displays the inside temperature to inform passers-by that the pet is safe.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition displays about 35 posters that gives a glimpse on this 1970s cultural force.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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An art gallery exhibits work by contemporary artists and hosts openings and other events.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Increasingly bitter about being cheated, and decreasingly able or willing to hide it, Rick exhibits erratic behavior that alienates his friends, his family, his band.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Koutouvides transitioned to life after football, found success in real estate development throughout Connecticut, but the pain of losing the Super Bowl twinges and acts up like an old joint injury.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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But if your transmission acts up or your steering system goes haywire, car insurance won't help you.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
5 Dec. 2025
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This is another passage in the Chelsea game that shows the proximity of Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin, running towards each other under a high ball.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bain shows plenty of power in his pass rushing ability.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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After following the characters from high school to college, the series flashes forward five years for the finale with one final gut-punch.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Netflix walking away from the deal also unveils other catalysts, such as the elimination of potential regulatory risks, said Needham's Laura Martin.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rogelberg Anthropic unveils Claude Security Anthropic has rolled out a new tool focused on cybersecurity, harnessing the power of AI to detect vulnerabilities that humans can miss.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Shows off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20off. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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