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or showed off
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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 shown
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 shown off
French President Emmanuel Macron recently showed off his charming side during the state banquet at Windsor Castle in July of this year.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After the dowry is shown off, Henry informs the brothers that the Grants’ physician — and not the MacKenzie’s — will perform the exam.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
There's never a shortage of celebrity style moments, On the red carpet this week, Scarlett Johansso showed off her massive back tattoo, while Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts had an adorable matching moment.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.
—PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
On a number of occasions against Southeast Missouri State, Raynor showed off his escape ability by breaking the pocket to extend plays.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Swift showed off her new sparkler in a series of photos announcing the big news.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The 6-foot-1 Peterson showed off the look of a breakout star Tuesday night for the Vikings with a dominant 16 kills in a thrilling 25-16, 21-26, 25-23 nonconference win over host South Elgin.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The pic also showed off Jennifer Aniston’s money piece highlights, the face-framing way to give yourself a bit of a blonde glow without bleaching your whole head, sort of the way a ring light illuminates you from the front.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After the dowry is shown off, Henry informs the brothers that the Grants’ physician — and not the MacKenzie’s — will perform the exam.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
There's never a shortage of celebrity style moments, On the red carpet this week, Scarlett Johansso showed off her massive back tattoo, while Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts had an adorable matching moment.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.
—PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
On a number of occasions against Southeast Missouri State, Raynor showed off his escape ability by breaking the pocket to extend plays.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Swift showed off her new sparkler in a series of photos announcing the big news.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The 6-foot-1 Peterson showed off the look of a breakout star Tuesday night for the Vikings with a dominant 16 kills in a thrilling 25-16, 21-26, 25-23 nonconference win over host South Elgin.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The pic also showed off Jennifer Aniston’s money piece highlights, the face-framing way to give yourself a bit of a blonde glow without bleaching your whole head, sort of the way a ring light illuminates you from the front.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown off
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Trane says this approach can cut up to 25% of energy use and reduce emissions by as much as 40%.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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One Yelp reviewer claimed employees will often cut up toppings on the spot, ensuring freshness.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Their bodies were found with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied near their father's truck, court documents obtained by USA TODAY showed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The team showed that the material continued to function after long exposure to stress and acidic corrosion, conditions similar to those in the gastrointestinal tract.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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At that time, the dot plot still showed a majority of Fed policymakers (8) believed that rates would be cut twice more in 2025.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The latest monthly growth data showed there was zero growth in July, compared with the previous month, spurring concerns that a slowdown was setting in.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The fine is the largest ever announced by the regulator against a single entity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said.—
AFP,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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As his name was announced, the emotion from his family and friends spilled across the camera.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There are outdoor garden spaces and a collection of hundreds of works by California artists will be displayed throughout the campus.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Palestine flags were waved across the crowd and draped across seats as a giant one was displayed on screen.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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Investigators said Decker also exhibited mental health issues before the girls' killings.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those patisserie-style frocks are exhibited alongside other modern-day interpretations of the queen’s impeccable wardrobe, from Milena Canonero’s Oscar-winning costumes for Coppola’s film to Galliano and Lagerfeld’s designs for Dior and Chanel, respectively.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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The model strutted down the runway in white heels, a white bralette and a skirt.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Shown off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown%20off. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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