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 In one photo, Hudson showed off her toned figure in a bright red bandeau bikini while relaxing on the beach with her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Kate previously showed off bright blonde highlights during her last public appearance on October 9. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026 Keri Russell once again showed off her impressive foot arch in a dramatically steep pair of minimalist mules. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Again Skinner showed off his athleticism with a touchdown pass of 51 yards to Weaver to tie the score 14-14. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Mark Zuckerberg showed off Meta’s new glasses, named Meta VR Glasses, at the company’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park, Calif. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026 Cadillac Formula 1 Team test driver Colton Herta showed off his impressive wheelman skills by pulling off the save of a lifetime during Formula 2 qualifying in Baku earlier today. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026 Travis showed off those running skills Friday, rushing for 121 yards and three touchdowns on just 11 carries to lead the Huskies over Buffalo Grove 49-14 in a Mid-Suburban East game in Arlington Heights. — Dick Quagliano, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Dancing With the Stars pro Emma Slater showed off her recent injury in a social media video. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown off

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After Szabo cuts up Matt’s face in one of many graphic scenes, the actor loses his career and just about everything else in his life.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Union President Carrie Kyung said the plan includes cutting up to 18 English learner teachers and would affect at least two dozen schools.

— Jason Rantala, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of cut up

Verb

Their calculations showed that the molecule conducts electricity very differently depending on its rotational angle.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent history, the Acton strategists noted, has shown GOP voters tending to migrate back to the party in the final days before an election.

— Teo Armus, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of shown

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Airbnb, which connects travelers with more than 5 million hosts globally, has advised hosts to choose from seven standard house rules that will be displayed prominently on the listing page.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Hermès has broadened the selection of products displayed on its e-commerce platform, including leather goods, to better reflect the range available to customers.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of displayed

Verb

Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of announced

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Chourio threw out Hicks from left for the final out of the sixth when third base coach Brady Williams waved the slow-footed catcher to try to score from second on Mesa’s single.

— Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Sawka then waved his hand toward Bianchini’s wife and daughter before giving the mayor the middle finger, according to video of the meeting.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of waved

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Gates, who now stewards the photographic archives and periodicals of the Johnson Publishing Company, has exhibited it in different forms.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
The investigation also found no evidence that the parents exhibited any obvious signs of impairment, the office said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026