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as in to brag
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
the school's boast was a winning football team
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Recent Examples of boast
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Ciel Spa, the 20,000-square-foot wellness space, boasts thermal baths, an outdoor tranquility pool, and 20 treatment rooms.
—Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The homes along the extensions of the Platte River are very nice, with plenty of boasts.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Kentucky Derby boasts the most lucrative purse of the Triple Crown events.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Ciel Spa, the 20,000-square-foot wellness space, boasts thermal baths, an outdoor tranquility pool, and 20 treatment rooms.
—Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Noun
Her attitude reminded Prima of the men at the bar on Amsterdam, who dealt in boasts dressed as revelations, and were almost dazed when a girl took them seriously.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The homes along the extensions of the Platte River are very nice, with plenty of boasts.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
Verb
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Saturday's bout isn't just about bragging rights—there's legacy at stake.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Kate calls Joe to brag about this victory, a declaration that turns out to be premature.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, data from NASA's Lunar Prospector mission revealed the lunar nearside contains up to 10 times more thorium than lunar farside.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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Wildfire smoke contains very dangerous, tiny pollutants called PM2.5 that can travel deep into the lungs or enter the bloodstream when inhaled.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Layering Lighting Design: Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.—
Katherine Marks,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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An ordinary spring day quickly became extraordinary after a nature-loving metal detectorist unearthed a cache of ancient treasure.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The result is partial solutions that rarely hold under pressure.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Particularly in less densely populated parts of America, plenty of government officials and citizens still hold a grudge over the way businesses and schools were temporarily shut down.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, Aberg can only know so much about Charlotte’s jewel right now.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Trainer Todd Pletcher, 0-10 at the Preakness, is looking for his first middle jewel of the Triple Crown. 7.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Everything from leafy salads to grilled fish sandwiches served on authentic baguettes make for a perfectly light seaside lunch, though the real highlight is the fresh seafood tower, shared with a bottle of rosé or refreshing cocktails.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Other highlights include the Palazzo Ravaschieri Museum with a wide-ranging art collection that reaches from the 15th century to the present, and the Risorgimento Museum, one of the country’s most important centers for memorabilia from Italy’s unification period.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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With six goals and five assists, Dreyer is tied for MLS honors in goals plus assists.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Even lending Bush’s name to a building full of crap was too high an honor for that president.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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All years, makes and models are welcome, and trophies will be given to the best entry in several categories.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The Fever have a loyal and growing fan base that’s clamoring for a trophy.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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