SHOWN OFF Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

shown off

verb

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past participle of show off

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 Following the Royals’ 3-0 win over the Guardians on Friday in Cleveland, Witt also showed off his quickness in a different manner. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 Biles smiled and held out her hand to participate and the couple showed off their moves, which end with a kiss. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Kelce has shown off his ring on a few other occasions in the weeks since his Madison Square Garden nuptials. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Green showed off his dual-threat ability during his four possessions. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 That said, it's shown off working PCs on its campaign page, and has had a review unit put through its paces by notable gaming YouTube ETA PRIME. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 Crenshaw showed off a lot more offense than usual in winning its opener against a Palisades team that enjoyed its first home football game since the Palisades Fire in 2025. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Two days after a dominant close to the joint practice against the Chicago Bears by the rebuilt defense, the roster depth Cincinnati is banking on as a weapon of attack this season showed off in a 27-9 win against Chicago. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The iconic '90s supermodel sported a black one-piece bathing suit with a plunging neckline and a low-cut back, while her daughter stunned in a red bikini with a white paisley print that showed off her toned abs. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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What parents can do on hectic mornings Nemours recommends doing as much as possible the night before, from setting out dishes to cutting up fruit.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
Mix a package of instant potatoes with a half packet of stuffing mix and some cut up salami.

— Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of cut up

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Every draft pick was kept for the sixth consecutive season, and the defensive line depth that has been the talk of camp was shown by keeping 11 linemen and only four linebackers.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
But research that began in the 1990s has shown that something sparked an acceleration of the universe’s expansion about 6 billion years ago, and the cause remains unknown.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of shown

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After sitting behind Dillon Gabriel for a season, Moore displayed considerable progress in 2025 and played with more poise than when he was thrust into the starting role at UCLA as a true freshman in 2023.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of displayed

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Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
And Turkey's 25-year gas import contract with Iran expired at the end of July, with no successor long-term deal announced.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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Hagerty had a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Colton Hatfield waved off due to a block in the back.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
According to Tisch, Cisneros then waved her knives and began to advance on the officers, who attempted to subdue the woman with a Taser before employing lethal force.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of waved

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During the 1980s, Kusama exhibited regularly at venues including Fuji Television Gallery.

— Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Kusama, one of Japan’s most respected contemporary artists, was widely exhibited around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026