showing off

verb

Definition of showing offnext
present participle of show off
1
as in cutting 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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2
as in displaying
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 Synonyms for showing off
  1. showing
  2. exhibiting
  3. unveiling
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  • Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Even more worrying, three-quarters of respondents do not understand why adjusting router settings is important, showing a significant gap in awareness about the risks associated with default configurations.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • The brash podcast even hosted presidential candidates exhibiting its influence and cultural relevance, according to YouTube.
    Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But these appointments in public office are not just women exhibiting power.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of exhibiting
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  • Little touches in these areas include unveiling a playlist with the pianist Wu Muye recently.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Fashion giant Hugo Boss is making further steps toward meeting its sustainability pledge by unveiling on Wednesday the creation of an independent company for the recycling and reuse of deadstock materials.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unveiling
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showing off

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