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
Verb
  • Great guests engage, make polite conversation and put the focus on others by showing an interest in them.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Consumable Drones The war in Ukraine has been highly instructive in showing what small, low-cost drones can do, but American drone builders cannot simply copy their Ukrainian counterparts.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of showing
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  • According to Bruton, once assembled, the chassis demonstrated promising results when powered on, exhibiting some flexibility but remaining stable during operation.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
  • And, yes, international partnerships are key, with several allies exhibiting strengths.
    Matthew Chase Levy, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of exhibiting
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  • The Packers have begun unveiling some plans for the NFL draft next April.
    JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The event is also unveiling a new festival center to mark its 20-year run.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of unveiling
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showing (someone) the door

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