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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
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The show boasts more than 700 episodes and has featured guests including Elon Musk, Bernie Sanders, Ben Shapiro, Joe Biden, Robin Williams, Nancy Pelosi, Charlie Sheen, Marjorie Taylor Green, Mark Cuban and Ben Affleck.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Honorable mention Countries like Argentina and the Netherlands boast rosters loaded with global stars.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Facing the future, and the past Stock shows aren’t known for progressive politics, but Denver’s boasts a few firsts that have occasionally pushed it to the front of the herd.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The show boasts more than 700 episodes and has featured guests including Elon Musk, Bernie Sanders, Ben Shapiro, Joe Biden, Robin Williams, Nancy Pelosi, Charlie Sheen, Marjorie Taylor Green, Mark Cuban and Ben Affleck.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Pavia continually backed up his boasts and the SEC offensive player of the year led Vanderbilt, which didn't receive a single vote on the AP's preseason poll, to the cusp of a CFP berth, so that's good enough for a second-place vote for me.
—Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Honorable mention Countries like Argentina and the Netherlands boast rosters loaded with global stars.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
Verb
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Putin has bragged that Oreshnik's multiple warheads plunge at rates of up to ten times the speed of sound and can't be intercepted, and that several of them used in a conventional strike could be as devastating as a nuclear attack.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But is that really something to brag about?—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dominique could hardly contain himself in his seat.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Brendan Fraser played the dashing hero Rick O’Connell, a treasure hunter and former Captain of the French Foreign Legion.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the film, little Rory needs to save her father who’s disappeared on a treasure quest during an unfortunate encounter with a dragon.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Her Balenciaga gown featured a peplum-like petal detail to perfectly accentuate her baby bump, while a crystal brooch and Fred Leighton jewels added sparkle to her look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Seconds into the game, Mathys Tel executed a move that could have come from a Defoe highlight reel.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s a highlight reel of Tony slipping on the ice!—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The performance earned Millan his first NFL Offensive Player of the Week honor.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Scott Dolch, president and CEO of the Connecticut Restaurant Association, which bestowed the recent honor through their Crazies award, said Riverhouse Catering is one of the best not only in Connecticut, but the region.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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Teyana Taylor took home her first Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, while Paul Thomas Anderson doubled up on trophies with Best Screenplay and Best Director.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Instead, presenters Melissa McCarthy and Kathryn Hahn accepted the trophy for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television on her behalf.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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But, most of all, there was pride — the good kind of pride.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Hoosiers are the bad guys, the bullies come to take your pride and your lunch money, albeit politely.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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