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show off

[shoh-awf, -of] / ˈʃoʊˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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Related: ‘No one seems to wear their bling’: Is it safe to show off your expensive jewelry?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Whether it be screen printing powerful messages on a traditional tee, or upcycling large shirts into more flattering silhouettes, creatives are finding innovative ways to show off their pride.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Companies at Computex were keen to show off how they are integrating AI capabilities into robotics, with Nvidia announcing a new partnership with Chinese startup Unitree on a humanoid for researchers.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Most said they don’t expect dramatic cuts to AI spending, given that many CEOs still have a mandate from Wall Street to show off how AI-forward their organizations are.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

I was just debating whether to give it or act smart and show off before Pink.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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