How to Use show off in a Sentence

show off

verb
  • 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
  • In the video, the Nothing team shows off a couple of demos.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 5 June 2024
  • 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
  • Castillo showed off his bruises, both on his limbs and on his face, to TMZ.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In the clip, Matthews opened the card to show off the toddler's scribbles, along with a pink heart and Sterling's name written in crayon.
    Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2023
  • For two recent podcast episodes, the actor went bare-faced and showed off her glowing skin.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Jules showed off her strength and balance in a slew of bikinis and thong one-piece swimsuits while riding some waves.
    Emily J. Shiffer, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Each of the three stews here has a distinct character that shows off the range of what’s possible.
    Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
  • For amateurs who want to show off their own strength, there will be games and skill tests ranging from a 40-yard dash to field goal kicks.
    Kynala Phillips, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
  • This isn’t the first time Wahlberg has shown off a dazzling timepiece on Instagram.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Brad Pitt doesn’t need an excuse—like, say, an award show—to show off a dazzling timepiece.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Fashionable teams like the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns no longer have the chance to show off their swag.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Each slice shows off an abundance of layers brimming with green onion.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The final photo in the set featured his daughter Lelia, 18, and son Lucas, 21, posing on either side of their dad as everyone showed off their body ink.
    Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024

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