SHOWED OFF Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

showed off

verb

past tense 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 displayed

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 showed off 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 In December 2021, Yu showed off the first car with Huawei's tech installed, the Aito M5. — Matthew Tan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The company is also reportedly teaming up with LG on new smart home devices that will launch at the event, including a video doorbell, thermostat, and indoor camera, and renders leaked yesterday that purportedly showed off some of those devices. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 Prosper showed off his high-flying abilities during the match. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 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 The star showed off a vial of her boyfriend’s blood attached to a chain. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 In the trailer, Depp showed off long, salt-and-pepper hair and a full beard-and-mustache combo. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed off

Verb

Cityside, guests can head to the thumping heart of Austin nightlife where the Live Music Capital of the World always has a new favorite act and dance floor to cut up waiting just around the corner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In July, the Public Service Commission requested utilities submit plans to cut up to 45% of savings from the program.

— Tom Nyein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of cut up

Verb

During his comments a map of the annexation area — an enclave surrounded by the city — was displayed on large screens in the chamber.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
The suit says Her displayed doctored, sexualized photos of Henry and other officers, including in Henry's own office, and drove unannounced to a golf simulator in Woodbury where Henry was spending personal time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of displayed

Verb

Smith exhibited no nerves as the opener, throwing 2 2/3 scoreless innings after his three scoreless frames in Game 1 of the wild-card series.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Nonprofits exhibited alongside dealers, noted the paper; that combination has since become de rigueur at many such events.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibited

Verb

Appetite for top office space remains strong across the capital, while CWG’s latest earnings showed that availability in Central London fell 20% year on year as supply in Docklands stayed broadly steady.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Property records showed that the LA Building and Safety Department cited the homeowner in 2014 for violations, including garbage on the property, excessive vegetation, open storage, and no driveway access.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of showed

Verb

Navarrete reveled with one woman over her husband’s release from a detention facility.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of reveled

Verb

At first the owner stared at him blankly, then flashed a look of distaste, as if a dirty rodent had brushed his foot.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
The fifth-round pick from Nebraska has flashed as both a runner and pass-catcher behind the Chiefs’ featured back.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026