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as in to horse around
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 to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
she just wants to show off her new jewelry
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as in hotshot
informal + disapproving
a person who tries to impress other people with his or her abilities or possessions
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Recent Examples of show off
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Swift showed off a more tailored look that evening, with a blazer (albeit with a show of sparkle along the bottom), black tights and a heeled boot.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Curbed, 19 July 2023
Fortunately, Paul was greedy in creating her role as Bobby Flanagan, the show-off lawyer representing Josh in his trial for the murder of a cabaret singer.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 10 June 2023
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Verb
At conferences and expos, companies show off their most exciting new developments and industry leaders share invaluable insights in panels and seminars.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Swift showed off a more tailored look that evening, with a blazer (albeit with a show of sparkle along the bottom), black tights and a heeled boot.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
But for untold millions, a show-off staircase is a slap.
—Curbed, 19 July 2023
Fortunately, Paul was greedy in creating her role as Bobby Flanagan, the show-off lawyer representing Josh in his trial for the murder of a cabaret singer.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 10 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show off
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Among racing’s many problems is that there are no dedicated air shipping companies that make moving horses around the country easy.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Video went viral just days before the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Dujardin was seen repeatedly whipping a horse around its legs.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
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The current month is displayed in red in one of the dozen windows that punctuate the hour markers around the outside of the dial, while the date is indicated via a central ring with a red and white arrow.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Arizona state website outlines those days as: Memorial Day, when the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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In New York City, those hotshots include Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill, James von Klemperer of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, and SHoP Architects, many of whom have created towers for the city’s now notorious Billionaire’s Row on 57th Street in Manhattan.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Luca Guadagnino is presiding over the competition jury, which includes hotshot actors Jacob Elordi and Andrew Garfield.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The receiver was the one who reacted first to the broken play, cut up the field to find open space and adjusted backward to the ball.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Others were frozen and cut up, their torsos, skull bones, legs and arms leased out to for-profit companies and the military.Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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David Groves, Cane Ridge High: David consistently shows a strong commitment to the band by practicing diligently, mentoring younger members, and attending every rehearsal and performance.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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And importantly, their blood plasma showed a large increase in Il-10 levels and a decline in Il-17.Kathy Willis, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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While the siblings have the habit of getting into troubles and to only use their creative skills to fool around, Michael sees in them a real talent.Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Players were in a dorm room fooling around with a gun.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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However, small business owners also exhibit one of the highest levels of unfamiliarity with AI, underscoring an opportunity for educational outreach.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Three-year-old bucks exhibit a more muscular frame but aren’t filled out just yet.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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Swaggering ex-con Sullivan’s conscience manifests in the form of Father Jerry Connolly (Pat O’Brien), the childhood friend turned cleric who does his best to keep the wise guys in line and set another example for the lovable, mischievous Dead End Kids.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tennessee is currently a 2.5-point favorite, an indication the wise guys believe Love is unlikely to play.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Show off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20off. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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