showed off

VERB

flaunt; brag

Synonyms

WEAK

advertise boast brandish demonstrate display disport exhibit expose flash hand a line make a spectacle of parade spread out swagger trot out

Antonyms

WEAK

be modest cower shy away

Example Sentences

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Patel showed off the bourbon that bears his name.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The baby-faced snooker magician showed off some shots to the ooh-ing and ah-ing audience, including when he played one fan, Liu YiFei.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Influencers showed off their high-protein diets filled with protein powders, eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, poultry and red meat.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Charles showed off his cheeky side when he cracked a number of jokes during the state dinner, which landed well with a receptive audience.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Uncle Carlos was in Abuela’s arms, and my mom held on to Abuelo’s hand while Aunt Tuti showed off her missing two front teeth with a smile.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya