as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
at first, her flaunting of her affection for her boyfriend was funny, but after a while it became tiresome
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in showy
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
as in displaying
to present so as to invite notice or attention
she playfully flaunted her engagement ring in all of her coworkers' faces
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flaunting
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 16 June 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
Four upstairs bedrooms include a palatial primary suite flaunting a fireside sitting area and a bath spotlighted by a steam shower and a private balcony.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Her political outspokenness and fearlessness in challenging the danger women face in flaunting their sexuality, particularly in her native Argentina, is one of her strengths, as is her ability to imagine a new world where that violence doesn’t exist.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
To see her teammates Jordan Woolery keep flaunting her flashy slash line and Taylor Tinsley sharpening her wicked arsenal of pitches.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
And while Kardashian and Barker had no problem flaunting their love, others, such as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, didn't reveal details of their secret nuptials until years later.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Although this is billed as a perfect place to shy away from paparazzi, some guests can’t resist flaunting their lifestyles (and abs) on Instagram.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
When a female visits, the male throws objects into her line of sight while flaunting his colorful plumage.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
And, after extensive market research, Mattel execs deduced that this target audience liked the idea of oversized male heroes flaunting their power over other people.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
For early presidents, such trips seemed too much like regal flaunting of political power.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 16 June 2026
Verb
Jackman and Foster have not shied away from the spotlight, flaunting their romance in both Hollywood and New York.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
Four upstairs bedrooms include a palatial primary suite flaunting a fireside sitting area and a bath spotlighted by a steam shower and a private balcony.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Her political outspokenness and fearlessness in challenging the danger women face in flaunting their sexuality, particularly in her native Argentina, is one of her strengths, as is her ability to imagine a new world where that violence doesn’t exist.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
To see her teammates Jordan Woolery keep flaunting her flashy slash line and Taylor Tinsley sharpening her wicked arsenal of pitches.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
And while Kardashian and Barker had no problem flaunting their love, others, such as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, didn't reveal details of their secret nuptials until years later.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Although this is billed as a perfect place to shy away from paparazzi, some guests can’t resist flaunting their lifestyles (and abs) on Instagram.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
When a female visits, the male throws objects into her line of sight while flaunting his colorful plumage.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
And, after extensive market research, Mattel execs deduced that this target audience liked the idea of oversized male heroes flaunting their power over other people.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
-
The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
-
Fans wearing jerseys of all teams strolled through to take in the displays and snap selfies.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Adjective
-
Stallone wears the showy boots featuring tassels and a Nike swoosh in the opening montage of the 1982 film.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
-
Roses are one of the most popular flowers in the world due to their showy blooms and enticing fragrance.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
Pedestrians walk past a digital broadcast displaying share prices on the facade of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on the day of India's general election result in Mumbai on June 4, 2024.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
-
Federal officials detailed public safety hazards such as displaying a juvenile tiger in an open-top, unlocked enclosure during a 2008 public exhibition in South Carolina.—
Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Noun
-
Investigators have claimed Mangione was motivated by anger toward the health insurance industry, leading to numerous sympathizers who expressed their own disapproval for the health insurance industry in demonstrations and nearby court hearings after Mangione’s arrest.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
-
The demonstrations follow weeks of violent xenophobic attacks and growing pressure on businesses to hire only South Africans.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
-
Chawinga, the back-to-back league MVP, has been a top on-field producer for the Current since arriving in 2024 as a relative unknown, despite gaudy statistics at Chinese club Wuhan Jianghan.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
-
Rewarding other prospects for putting up gaudy stats against lesser competition may not be the fairest way to judge this year’s defensemen class, but those production trends seem to be a factor for talent evaluators.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
-
As a result, a generation of children from immigrant families are exhibiting mental health problems that could affect them for years.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
-
Valid identities exhibiting subtle, risky behavior are a whole new and incrementally evolving ballgame.—
Brian Contos,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
-
Special effects artists and animators These workers create the visuals for films, television shows and video games.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
-
As a show of their doubt, top Iranian officials have vowed to sharply retaliate if the US violates the deal.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adjective
-
At the Garden, the team made a garish uniform color-scheme switch in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, from classic Knicks orange to maroon.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
-
Divine is a garish spectacle in all the best ways.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
