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 Posing for photos on a beach with Saul and daughter Ivy, Lowe wears a black bathing suit that shows off her baby bump. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 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 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

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 historical site has picnic areas and Courage Trail, which exhibits along the trail details about the Battle of Island Mound.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Court documents citing the 2021 communications between Bock and congressional staffers in Omar’s office were entered as government exhibits in the fraud kingpin’s federal trial.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 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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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
Danny Trejo flashes a smile at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on July 25.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of flashes

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With Giannis Antetokounmpo having moved on from the Bucks to the Heat, the impact should be curious when the league unveils the 2026-27 schedule and national-television dates in just over a week.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
The Galaxy Card arrives just hours before Samsung unveils its latest generation of foldable phones.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026