SHOWS OFF Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

shows off

verb

present tense third-person singular of show off

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 In the new opening for Monday Night Football, Stapleton and Blackman Santana roll up together in a vehicle as a stage shows off her drum set and the country star’s silhouette. — Anna Chan, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 The bed—which has a small gallery wall of art hanging above it—shows off muted yellow tones, creating a cozy vignette. — Sophia Herring, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026 This image shows off the incredible teamwork that NASA's flagship orbital observatories can pull off. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 First up is Monogram Dune, which shows off the LV’s iconic insignia in a warm beige. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Megan Moroney shows off her mini-me at the launch of her American Girl collection in Los Angeles. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 The latest entry is beautiful and shows off the console’s power, producing beautiful environments that elevate the visceral shmup-like action onscreen. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Punk shows off his new tattoo and wears a jacket to the ring saying Larry’s father. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows off

Verb

The new congressional map in Virginia effectively cuts up the state’s 11 House districts to give Democrats an advantage in 10 of them.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of cuts up

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The ones to prioritize are the Palatine Gallery, which displays the Medici’s collection of paintings, the Royal Apartments, and the Museum of Costume and Fashion.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Step aside, Kalshi While Robinhood displays Kalshi's markets to its users, Moley estimates roughly 23% of prediction market volume has shifted to Rothera from Kalshi since June.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of displays

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According to McGrady, the only royal who didn’t enjoy the time away in the Highlands was the late Princess Diana, who didn’t fit in with the family’s outdoorsy vibes and didn’t enjoy riding horses around the property due to a fall as a child.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.

— Stephen Whyno, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026

Definition of horses around

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If a customer exhibits a sudden drop in engagement or a micro-signal of intent—such as querying an AI assistant about alternative pricing—an effective decisioning hub can immediately identify the context.

— Pratik Bhadra, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The arts aren't always for entertainment, as cultural organizations build community through plays, events and exhibits marking 9-11.

— Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibits

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Six weeks later, when that integration acts up again, the institutional memory that used to shorten the investigation may not be there.

— Sanjay Gidwani, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Currently, Screen Time often acts up and just cuts off access to all apps, whether it’s supposed to or not.

— Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026

Definition of acts up

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Mackie also dressed her for her other TV shows as well as for her concert tours.

— Maureen Lee Lenker, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Wide-leg and drapey jeans have led runway trends in recent seasons, but recent data from Trendalytics shows how denim silhouettes are slimming down in the mass market.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of shows

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Walker flashes rare ability for a player his size and within Leonhard’s scheme.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
As Robert Spillane works through a quiet camp, fellow inside linebacker Christian Elliss flashes again and again, this time in coverage during 7-on-7s with a pass breakup.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026