showboat
Example Sentences
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He’s a showboat who dresses like Bootsy Collins and vows he’s the next Phil Collins.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
But Ms Blatterman insists the Mangiones have remained "relatable" and don't "showboat".
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024
Species tulips, sometimes called wild or botanical tulips, are the unlikely ancestors of modern showboat blooms.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
Kemp attributed Anovion’s choice of location to state and local officials, saying “they don’t posture or showboat, and they don’t try to steal credit.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023
It was possible, though, that he was simply angry at Lopsang, whom he regarded as a showboat.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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