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as in bragging
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 containing
to have within
the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms
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Recent Examples of boasting
The main house, per Elle Decor, is a 21-room mansion boasting 12 bedrooms, a home theater with room to seat 50, and a wine cellar.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Rising antisemitism Despite boasting one of the largest Jewish populations in the country, Palm Beach County is not spared from the shadow of antisemitism.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The main events, of course, include Friday’s Taste of Pigs and Pinot, the high-energy kickoff event boasting more than 60 pinot noirs to sample.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Infused with a blend of five ceramides and two forms of peptides, the formula is exceptionally hydrating—boasting a high-shine finish that looks identical to a glassy lip gloss.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Among the highlights is a double-height living room boasting a linear fireplace and pocketing doors spilling outside, plus an eat-in kitchen furnished with sleek marble countertops, a breakfast nook, and a lounge area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Atlanta once had one of the country’s largest number of hotels under the W brand, boasting four such properties.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Well, Trump has been boasting about how he's transformed the economy.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, this trail is a geological wonderland, boasting hexagonal rock columns and secret caves that wouldn't look out of place in a dinosaur's backyard.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Rising antisemitism Despite boasting one of the largest Jewish populations in the country, Palm Beach County is not spared from the shadow of antisemitism.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The main events, of course, include Friday’s Taste of Pigs and Pinot, the high-energy kickoff event boasting more than 60 pinot noirs to sample.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Infused with a blend of five ceramides and two forms of peptides, the formula is exceptionally hydrating—boasting a high-shine finish that looks identical to a glassy lip gloss.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Among the highlights is a double-height living room boasting a linear fireplace and pocketing doors spilling outside, plus an eat-in kitchen furnished with sleek marble countertops, a breakfast nook, and a lounge area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Atlanta once had one of the country’s largest number of hotels under the W brand, boasting four such properties.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Well, Trump has been boasting about how he's transformed the economy.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, this trail is a geological wonderland, boasting hexagonal rock columns and secret caves that wouldn't look out of place in a dinosaur's backyard.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasting
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Evidence was later released showing Border Patrol agents bragging and joking about the shooting.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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California has regained its bragging-rights ranking as the world’s fourth-largest economy.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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In a study published today in Frontiers in Earth Science, the researchers analyzed a nearly 32-feet-long (10 meters) ice core containing atmospheric records spanning the Roman empire up to the mid-17th century.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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On the southwest coast, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office published a detailed document containing information about county laws and micromobility safety, including a call for parents to help keep their children safe while riding.—
Alissa Gary,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Boasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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