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show off

[shoh-awf, -of] / ˈʃoʊˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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The company invited TV crews to come to its New York headquarters so it could show off its surveillance and enforcement systems, and it launched an ad campaign that focused on banning insider trading.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Julian, left, and Javier Gutierrez show off their vintage clothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Analysts expect Apple to show off highly anticipated AI updates at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off on June 8.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Then, his relatives would show off with “Do Re Mi.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I sip from the tall glass of Coca-Cola, crossing my legs to show off my go-go boots, wishing we lived in such a nice house.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar




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