as in braggarts
someone who boasts
I'm tired of hearing about that boaster's new car
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Christ did do some name calling, but his ire was directed at the powerful, the braggarts, the hypocrites — the Pratts of his time.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The entertainment industry is no stranger to individuals who espouse contested stories about screen hits, but the producers of Legacy of Lies have grown tired of his brags.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like any good barbecue IRL, the chat is mostly meat pics, cooking tips (with a dose of half-brags) and occasional smack talk.—
Farhan Mustafa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Security researcher Andreas Makris says Yarbo robots, which include autonomous lawn mowers and snow blowers, contained serious flaws that could expose owners to remote access, live camera viewing and Wi-Fi credential theft.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Whistle-blowers emerged from the military and the police.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Boasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasters. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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