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 Punk shows off his new tattoo and wears a jacket to the ring saying Larry’s father. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Singer Leon Thomas shows off his brand-new Vanguard Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Celebration on June 25 in Los Angeles. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The caseback, meanwhile, shows off even more geometric stylings. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jack White shows off the skill that earned him his enshrinement, at Brooklyn Paramount (July 11-12). — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 Jelly tends to be sweeter and more gel-like than jam, with a translucent finish that shows off the fruit's natural color. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Jin shows off his mesmerizing, masterful knife skills. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026 At the beginning of her music video, Latto shows off her baby bump, a nursery, and includes home videos from her childhood. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows off

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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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Like most elephant seals, Neil exhibits natal philopatry, returning to his unusual birthplace for molting and social development.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Art, history, and culture exhibits For those looking to cool down after enjoying the rides, the fair’s Crafts and Student Showcase has just the thing.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of exhibits

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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
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

Definition of acts up

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To comfortably afford that unit, someone would need to earn roughly $47 an hour, or $97,000 a year — well above Florida’s $14 minimum wage, a new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Bystander video filmed from a nearby car shows officers on the ground at an intersection, struggling with a man who is then pulled up to his feet.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026