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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
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The 14-track album boasts features from Chris Brown, Lil Baby, Big Freedia, Busta Rhymes and Bossman Dlow.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Despite the boasts, Facey’s practice was collapsing.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Verb
Vermont wins in arts (1st) and health care (1st) and already boasts a high senior population (2nd), but is weighed down by affordability (12th) and poor weather (43rd).
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The 14-track album boasts features from Chris Brown, Lil Baby, Big Freedia, Busta Rhymes and Bossman Dlow.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Noun
This is salient given the boasts by the Kremlin and its propagandists of Russia's atomic arms capabilities since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Despite the boasts, Facey’s practice was collapsing.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
Verb
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President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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In a 2005 interview with Howard Stern, Trump bragged about his access to contestants, some of whom were as young as 14.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Tapioca pearls often contain a fiber called guar gum.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Neeson of course plays the fixer character enlisted to contain the parasite.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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For some people in the Heber area, and some of the tourists that flock here each summer, these bands of roaming horses are a local treasure and a piece of Western history.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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After 37 years with the same caring owners, this vintage treasure is ready for its next chapter.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
Verb
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He is being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wishing you a weekend full of sweet jams, meaningful jewels, family sing-alongs, and wall to wall jokes.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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Although the German outfit will unearth another jewel, this model often takes you so far in challenging the best.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The highlight of the dessert menu is the island specialty of ensaimada in an ice cream sandwich form.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Featured highlights included Space Age conversation pit and a rotating fireplace/TV, indoor BBQ, cosmic nursery and Mister Fantastic’s futuristic lab.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Riding in the Royal Procession of the Royal Ascot is a prominent honor and Harriet's carriage debut sparked speculation of an imminent engagement.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Today, the booth is decorated in his honor and boasts the same blue and tan vinyl benches The King sat on.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prater has a sick fascination with serial killers, collecting their trophies and even inviting the most notorious of them to gatherings at his mansion.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Son led Tottenham to the Europa League title, beating Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain, in May, for the club’s first trophy in 17 years.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
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