How to Use show off in a Sentence

show off

verb
  • Or a spot to show off to guests.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Zoox will be able to show off none of that.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • That said, pulling a show off the air is not an easy process.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Swift showed off the rock with a close-up shot of the ring.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Boyle has shown off her new look before.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • The dress showed off her thong below.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • But players did find ways to show off their style.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The whole crew takes pride in showing off the ship.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • And that was a great way to get the show off to a very slow start.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Guthrie quipped, showing off her pants.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This will help show off which pieces to highlight.
    — Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Want to show off your love for M&M's?
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Don’t though—you’ll want to show off your smooth and clean skin to the world.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Make a drink menu and get ready to show off your mixing skills.
    — Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Nov. 2021
  • Moore showed off a blunt bob, styled in a way that appeared wet.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The jacket’s nice and short to show off the leg and the dancin’ feet.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Kelce also showed off her late mom's bracelet, which is dear to her heart.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Ali Larter is showing off her street-style.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Wear a costume and show off your fall spirit!
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Use a wire basket to show off your fall bounty.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The actor responds with a grin that shows off his fangs.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
  • In one snap, Biles showed off her bathing suit in a mirror.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • Polestar is ready to show off the next step in its evolution.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 June 2022
  • Christina Haack is ready to show off her new man to the world!
    — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2021
  • Damien showed off its three-point shooting in a win over Crespi.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • And of course, the little princess showed off her royal wave!
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • The art galleries will have artists on hand showing off their work.
    — Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • So, grab your jerseys, caps, t-shirts and more to show off your team pride this year.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • During warmer months, show off some skin in a perfect pair of jean shorts.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022

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