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 Heather immediately shows off her Japanese with the hotel manager. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 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

Verb

An online directory displays 179 organizational logos from participating groups worldwide.

— Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Behind the bar, a towering concrete structure displays hundreds of spirits, creating an impressive backdrop for the bartenders at work.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of displays

Verb

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

Verb

General maturity—how someone presents themselves, exhibits accountability, practices focused listening and possesses emotional intelligence is essential.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibits

Verb

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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This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
The show then flashes forward to the other women emotionally processing the news of his overdose and coming together at Angie’s to console one another and share memories of Robert.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashes

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Continue reading … -- POLITICS LIFE OR DEATH — Conservative group unveils campaign in key state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform.

— , FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Moncler today unveils the latest edition of Re/Icons, its project dedicated to revisiting landmark designs from the brand’s 74-year archive.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026