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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
Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
One of the world's largest inland seas, the Salish Sea boasts a remarkably rich ecosystem that's home to 37 different species of mammals, 172 bird species, 261 fish species and more than 3,000 species of macro-invertebrates, according to the SeaDoc Society.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Resurrection centers Dexter more than New Blood did, and to its benefit, since Hall is so good at finding the exact right pitches and pauses to convey Dexter’s frustrations and boasts.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 July 2025
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Verb
In addition, Spain boasts a wide variety of options for different lifestyles, from the cosmopolitan hub of Madrid to small villages up and down the country’s Mediterranean coastline, as well as the northern Basque region along Spain’s Atlantic coast.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
One of the world's largest inland seas, the Salish Sea boasts a remarkably rich ecosystem that's home to 37 different species of mammals, 172 bird species, 261 fish species and more than 3,000 species of macro-invertebrates, according to the SeaDoc Society.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Getting to the knockout phase will take guile as much as craft, something the Dutch boast in abundance.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Resurrection centers Dexter more than New Blood did, and to its benefit, since Hall is so good at finding the exact right pitches and pauses to convey Dexter’s frustrations and boasts.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
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As the funding rolled in earlier this year, Bollinger bragged that, since Nov 2022, the company spread some $76 million in capital investments across 4 Mississippi shipyards.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Texans love to brag that 98 degrees is sweater weather.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Aug. 2025
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According to the Florida Department of Health, raw milk can contain disease-causing bacteria, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria, Salmonella, and others.—
Mark Harper,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The reports compiled by the Star-Telegram contain violations from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9 and the results of 265 health inspections.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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These old Zinfandel vineyards are considered to be American historical treasures, given that most commercial vineyards are pulled out at around 30 years of age.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The historic casino, located across from Fremont Street Experience, is full of miscellaneous treasures and antiques, including a chandelier from Figaro Opera House in Paris, a giant brass boar from Nice, and a 1927 Pullman train car.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee's whiskey and automotive industries hold the biggest stake statewide in President Donald Trump's looming trade war.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The district will also hold a community listening session from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Wales Elementary School, 219 N. Oak Crest Drive, Wales. Video from an Aug. 14 community listening session can be found at rb.gy/m7iy3s. Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Each year, this event becomes one of the crown jewels of the LLWS, where kids from around the world gather to compete, learn, and—perhaps most memorably—rub elbows with their heroes.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The crown jewels of the collection, however, are its Color Story Eyeshadow Palettes ($49).—
Dianna Singh,
Allure,
18 Aug. 2025
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In this year’s edition of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the Wildcats had plenty of highlights, including a 65-yard touchdown pass from Avery Johnson to Jerand Bradley and a defensive front that caused major issues for the Iowa State O-line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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One of the highlights is a switch to LFP batteries.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Graveside service and honors will take place on Aug. 22 at Woodville Cemetery in Hancock at 11 a.m.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This award pays tribute to the late Virgil Abloh’s enduring impact and honors individuals who champion culture, community and innovation while embodying his unmatched spirit and brilliance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Established 1878’ read one with a graphic of every trophy won by the club.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Even more concerning, nearly three-quarters of those trophies came from species already listed as endangered or critically endangered.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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