as in hot air
boastful speech or writing
if you believe the gasconade of his memoirs, he pretty much won World War II on his own
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as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
the Baron Münchhausen was so notorious for gasconading about his purported exploits as soldier and hunter that his name has become synonymous with the telling of tall tales
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Recent Examples of gasconade
Robert Klemko, The MMQB, 13 July 2017
Noun
His early career was marked by the sort of gasconade many fans of the NFL had come to adore and many MLB executives and players had come to loathe.
—Robert Klemko, The MMQB, 13 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasconade
Noun
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Several people were seriously hurt in a hot air balloon crash in southern Nevada, authorities said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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News reports indicate that the Jeep’s fan was on high but the air conditioning was not working, indicating that the fan might have been blowing hot air.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Verb
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This New York suburb, in Westchester County, boasts an average household income of $612,591 as of 2024.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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The clutch-sized Fyy Electronic Organizer comes in 23 vibrant colors, is crafted from water-resistant fabric, and boasts eight compartments for organizing charging cords, earbuds, cables, power banks, and even a passport.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Despite rhetoric, 'financial gravity' still drives most firms toward short-term gains, as the Business Roundtable's actions showed.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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This era of social media and national political rhetoric accentuate everyday differences.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Verb
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That means Chevy still has plenty to brag about.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
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The old corporate flex of bragging about 80-hour workweeks, where busyness is the proxy for importance, and volume serves as the proof of commitment, is more and more a liability in today’s times.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In the last year or two, there was chatter and debate whether Messi would actually be selected to join the national team again.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The purpose of the rule is to prevent players from displaying any political or social messaging, but freedom of religion falls under the first amendment, which was Hawley’s argument, and others, all along.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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When not displaying geyser-like activity, the pool was actively boiling.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Hammy magniloquence risks alienating viewers, not just for an evening but for life, as does obscurity.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
15 Mar. 2018
Noun
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The nanobubble process releases tiny gas bubbles filled with ozone into the water, which helps to eliminate algae blooms.—
Jonathan Karl,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The answer boils down to prices — particularly for things like housing, childcare, food and gas — that are rising faster than wages, said Melissa Nelson, president of United Way of Florida.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Gasconade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasconade. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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