How to Use show off in a Sentence

show off

verb
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  • And that was a great way to get the show off to a very slow start.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The wrap tie shows off your waist, while the tiered hem and keeps things chill.
    — Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The goal is not to show off AI but to show off how AI can help.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • In the video, the Nothing team shows off a couple of demos.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 5 June 2024
  • The first way is to curl the hair away from the face to open up your face and show off your cheekbones.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Nov. 2022
  • This recipe shows off the ease and power of the greens when paired with bacon.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Looking for the next big battle scene to build and show off?
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Polestar is ready to show off the next step in its evolution.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 June 2022
  • The singer and actress marked the occasion in the nude to show off a new product.
    — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 24 July 2022
  • But Matthews and his six-piece band weren’t there to sell and show off their newest tunes.
    — Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
  • The back of the gown showed off the corset lacing, and Browne’s signature red, white, and blue striped tag.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2024
  • Kelce also showed off her late mom's bracelet, which is dear to her heart.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Knightley showed off her toothy tune-making on the talk show in 2018.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In one pic, the actress showed off her mega-toned legs in short shorts, and looked as strong as ever.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Jenny Coats and her dog, Oreo, show off some of their tricks in Bentonville, Ark.
    — Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Castillo showed off his bruises, both on his limbs and on his face, to TMZ.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024
  • During warmer months, show off some skin in a perfect pair of jean shorts.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Meghan Markle has been known to show off her sporty side with a pair of Veja sneakers.
    — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 1 June 2022
  • There's far less light pollution and a big open sky ready to show off its stars.
    — Mykal McEldowney, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2022
  • But this was Alcaraz’s time to shine, his turn to show off the speed and stamina, the skill and sangfroid, of a champion.
    — Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022
  • The point is to show off the design of the foldable phone to create a sense of mystique, power, and lust.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The photo shows off the truck’s tailgate and right rear taillight.
    — Greg S. Fink, Car and Driver, 5 Apr. 2023
  • In the video, the duo dressed in matching outfits and showed off fancy footwork in a casino.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Lots of ruching makes this dress a stylish and flattering way to show off your curves.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Last year, the girls showed off their cheerleading skills and their dad was there to cheer them on as usual.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 July 2023
  • The series’ six episodes will show off landscapes like the peaks of Denali and the swamps of Florida.
    — Morayo Ogunbayo, ajc, 1 July 2022
  • Or put on a little jacket and white shirt to show off that school uniform style.
    — Evelyn Bauer, Them, 4 Sep. 2024
  • What better gift for a Hamilton fan than a way to show off their devotion to the show?
    — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 14 July 2022
  • Use it to tug up your shirt and show off a sliver of skin or your belly button ring.
    — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Swift showed off a more tailored look that evening, with a blazer (albeit with a show of sparkle along the bottom), black tights and a heeled boot.
    — George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024

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