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as in cut 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 displayed
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 showed off
Cozying up to Holland on the red carpet, Zendaya showed off her asymmetrical skirt, which featured a hip-high slit on her left side that was crowned with a rosette.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
In its first international friendly since March, the US showed off slick offense in a 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31.
—Jim Sciutto, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Just a few days after pushing Fable out of 2026, Microsoft showed off more footage of Fable, the first new entry in the storied RPG franchise since 2010’s Fable III, at its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 7 June 2026
On Wednesday, the 60-year-old actress showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy orange two-piece from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach brand.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Back in April, Brittany proudly showed off some snaps of her girl dressed in a cowboy hat, denim dress and cowboy boots.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
An astronaut was interviewed beside someone in a spacesuit, and a team from Carnegie Mellon showed off some sort of handstanding robotic dog.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Jack Plummer continues to be one of the league's best quarterbacks, and showed off his rushing skills with a 71-yard score against Dallas.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
In its first international friendly since March, the US showed off slick offense in a 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31.
—Jim Sciutto, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Just a few days after pushing Fable out of 2026, Microsoft showed off more footage of Fable, the first new entry in the storied RPG franchise since 2010’s Fable III, at its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 7 June 2026
On Wednesday, the 60-year-old actress showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy orange two-piece from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach brand.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Back in April, Brittany proudly showed off some snaps of her girl dressed in a cowboy hat, denim dress and cowboy boots.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
An astronaut was interviewed beside someone in a spacesuit, and a team from Carnegie Mellon showed off some sort of handstanding robotic dog.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Jack Plummer continues to be one of the league's best quarterbacks, and showed off his rushing skills with a 71-yard score against Dallas.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed off
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Build your very own gift wrapping arsenal with these unconventional yet savvy finds, including a bow maker to create beautiful, professional-style gift and wreath bows, an impressive tape dispenser that cuts up to 18 pieces at once, and silicone holders to keep your rolls organized.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Dec. 2025
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The new in-wheel powertrain could cut up to 1,102 pounds from future EVs by removing rear brakes and driveshafts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Dec. 2025
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Mason Miley, the third brother, came on in midfield, and the 17-year-old displayed his technical skills.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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There, family photos displayed on a table could be seen in the background of images from the event, including a portrait from Prince Louis' 2018 christening featuring Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as well as Meghan and Prince Harry.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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And of course, Peterson not playing would have made some wonder if the McDonald’s All-American’s hamstring had acted up again.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Dec. 2025
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The painting of Camille has never been exhibited or offered for sale in the UK.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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Participants treated with semaglutide exhibited a broad pattern of slower biological aging linked to inflammation and blood, brain, heart, kidney, liver and metabolic health.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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In the party scene, though, there would be plenty of swooping camera movements as the guests revelled.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tiny reveled about her husband on her own Instagram.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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Preliminary results shared by the federal government showed that nearly 55% of voters rejected the proposal, with nationwide turnout almost 59%.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Standing in the shallow lake water, I was lost in this aerial ballet when suddenly something bright red flashed past my view.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Dec. 2025
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Ware has already flashed his upside this season, grabbing double-digit rebounds in nine straight games in November and recording double-double stat lines in seven of those games.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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South Africa unveiled a sweeping new pricing blueprint to introduce competition in the country’s electricity sector, a move that would directly affect more than $14 billion in private international investment reshaping the nation’s grid.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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“Showed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed%20off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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