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as in brags
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 treasures
an asset that brings praise or renown
the school's boast was a winning football team
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Recent Examples of boasts
Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Each unit is around 250 nanometers (nm) in diameter and boasts a large surface area, as well as strong electrochemical capacity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
On a secluded stretch of beach just minutes outside the hectic streets of Cancun, this elegant haven is an adults-only, all-suites, all-inclusive property that boasts a loyal following and many repeat guests.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Plenty of Miami Beach hotels share the same sand and ocean, but only the Setai boasts the tranquil courtyard featuring towering pergolas of dark woods and the iconic serenity pond.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Lillusory Turtleneck Lounge Set Level-up your loungewear collection with the help of this Lillusory set, which boasts a cozy turtleneck silhouette.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The Lone Star State boasts the vast majority of Buc-ee’s locations, with 36 currently in operation.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
While the club boasts enough talent in its starting rotation, there’s not much experience in the bullpen.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Evil-Lyn This edgier, extra-articulated action figure boasts collector-level detail and movie-accurate design, including the likeness of actress Alison Brie.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
More broadly, his boasts about an economic golden age appeared increasingly at odds with popular sentiment, giving Democrats an opening on the issue of affordability.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
Where to draw the line between acceptable boasts and unverified claims can be contentious.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Karp brushed aside critics of Palantir’s strategic direction, but a closer look at the trading floor suggested his boasts were no match for market structure.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
But the indictments are startling for their paucity compared with the charges described in Patel’s boasts.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s perfect unless the boasts are about ghosts for three quarters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
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The team boasts defending world champions in three of the four disciplines.
—Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Each unit is around 250 nanometers (nm) in diameter and boasts a large surface area, as well as strong electrochemical capacity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
On a secluded stretch of beach just minutes outside the hectic streets of Cancun, this elegant haven is an adults-only, all-suites, all-inclusive property that boasts a loyal following and many repeat guests.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Plenty of Miami Beach hotels share the same sand and ocean, but only the Setai boasts the tranquil courtyard featuring towering pergolas of dark woods and the iconic serenity pond.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Lillusory Turtleneck Lounge Set Level-up your loungewear collection with the help of this Lillusory set, which boasts a cozy turtleneck silhouette.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The Lone Star State boasts the vast majority of Buc-ee’s locations, with 36 currently in operation.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
While the club boasts enough talent in its starting rotation, there’s not much experience in the bullpen.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Evil-Lyn This edgier, extra-articulated action figure boasts collector-level detail and movie-accurate design, including the likeness of actress Alison Brie.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Newsom’s other boasts of climate change, tax credits and housing spending all sound nice.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
More broadly, his boasts about an economic golden age appeared increasingly at odds with popular sentiment, giving Democrats an opening on the issue of affordability.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
Where to draw the line between acceptable boasts and unverified claims can be contentious.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Karp brushed aside critics of Palantir’s strategic direction, but a closer look at the trading floor suggested his boasts were no match for market structure.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
But the indictments are startling for their paucity compared with the charges described in Patel’s boasts.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s perfect unless the boasts are about ghosts for three quarters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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The president brags regularly about his degree from the University of Pennsylvania and about his uncle, who taught at MIT.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Noah Winter brags he’s been to way more Super Bowls than Tom Brady.—
Donna Gordon Blankinship,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Black tea contains polyphenols, such as theaflavins and thearubigins, that act like prebiotics, benefiting the bacteria in your microbiome.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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For instance, some soil contains too much clay, causing drainage problems.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Now’s the time to get these spring treasures and use them in our Melting Onions recipe—a side dish designed for the 1015’s large rings and natural sweetness, which leads to beautiful caramelization.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don't overdo it.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Malinin holds just more than a five-point lead over his biggest rival, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama, with scores from both the short program and free skate added together to determine a winner.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to chief customer officer Brie Carere, FedEx currently holds a 12 percent share in the $22 billion premium air freight market.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, explore their multi-million dollar jewels, in addition to trending styles like toro et moi and east-west rings.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even after Powell’s first-round exit on Saturday, the Heat still stands alone as the only NBA team with five Three-Point Contest trophies.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Morikawa lifted two major championship trophies before his 25th birthday, but the last few seasons haven’t been so easy.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) backed 23 foreign features through the incentive scheme, generating more than $165 million in local investment.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film marks a buzzy return to the theatrical features for Belgian director and producer Frank Van Passel, best known for Cannes breakout and Oscar entry Mannekin Pis and Villa des Roses, with more recent credits including mystery thriller series Moresnet.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Griffey played in the MLB Japan All-Star Series in 1990 and 1992, earning MVP honors of the 1990 tournament, won by Japan.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Light, Mutschler, and Daniel McAvay made the All-Tournament team for the Hawks, while Brown earned MVP honors.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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