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
  • Looking for the next big battle scene to build and show off?
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Or put on a little jacket and white shirt to show off that school uniform style.
    — Evelyn Bauer, Them, 4 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Three levels of decks show off the jaw-dropping lake panoramas.
    — David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 29 May 2024
  • Here are some current listings that show off the agents’ sharp skills.
    — Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The rest was worn behind her shoulder to show off her fuzzy, off-the-shoulder wrap dress, which looks so very cozy.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Adults 21 and older can have free cocktails and show off their best costumes that evening.
    — The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2023
  • This list shows off chocolate’s many friends in the form of pie, from peanut butter to Greek yogurt to cookie dough.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 11 Nov. 2023
  • In the photos, Priyanka shows off her super-sculpted abs and legs.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The leaks also show off the fingerprint sensor on the side of the phone, as well as the OnePlus-style alert slider.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind’s brand ambassador even showed off her dance moves.
    — James Dinh, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Complete with adjustable shoulder straps, a tie sash, ruffle hem, and side slit, the flowy dress is a must to show off on the dance floor.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
  • This year, local restaurants are showing off their best versions of the recipe.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024

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