show off
Example Sentences
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The arias follow the conventions of the period with plenty of coloratura and opportunities to show off, but Mozart’s preternatural ability to create character is already present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
In the Diamond League, athletes are free to show off their own sponsors who provide them with funding by wearing their own kits.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Carson wants to show it can compete against good Southern Section teams, and quarterback Chris Fields III gets the opportunity to show off his new weapons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Tesla’s stock was staging a standout performance on Monday as investors get ready for the company to show off its Cybercab robotaxis.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“I guess that will teach him to show off his muscles.”
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
