Synonyms of boasts

boasts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of boast

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brags
• displays
• exhibits
• vaunts
• blows
• prides
• swaggers
• blows smoke
• bulls
• crows
• exposes
• vapors
• flaunts
• gushes
• gasconades
• blusters
• maximizes
• rejoices
• brandishes
• exults
• puffs
• harangues
• glories
• parades
• shows off
• magnifies
• glorifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizes
• diminishes
• discounts
• belittles
• deprecates
• undervalues
• underrates
• plays down
• shrugs off
• laments
• bemoans
• mourns
• regrets
• pooh-poohs
• laughs off

2

as in contains

to have within

the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contains
• holds
• houses
• encompasses
• accommodates
• bears
• encloses
• fits
• takes
• cases
• encases
• harbors
• shelters
• lodges

boasts

2 of 2

noun

plural of boast

as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown

the school's boast was a winning football team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasures
• jewels
• prides
• highlights
• trophies
• features
• honors
• attractions
• crown jewels
• glories
• feathers in one's cap
• credits
• excellences
• values
• virtues
• merits
• showpieces
• pièces de résistance
• distinctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgraces
• defects
• shames
• blemishes
• dishonors
• stains
• blots
• slurs
• smudges
• stigmas
• smirches
• horrors
• messes
• eyesores
• frights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boasts

Verb

Their resume boasts multiplatinum Number One hits, instant sellout tours, and household-name status. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

The automotive series, launched by Marty and Moog, boasts almost 4 million subscribers on YT. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Of course, a familiar face never hurts, and Torino’s competition boasts more star power than most. — Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Perhaps unsurprisingly for a French-speaking city, crepes are another great option, and Montreal boasts an amazing spot for 100% buckwheat Breton-style galettes. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

The documentary boasts a mammoth runtime of 3 hours and 55 minutes, combining archive footage with first-person interviews. — Joe Rae, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Denver boasts a 15-game winning streak in one-score games in the regular season. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Similar to the coffee chain’s other holiday collection, the cup boasts festive graphics like a white Christmas tree with white stars against a red background. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

The clutch also boasts designer-worthy details, including a 100 percent premium nappa leather construction with a smooth, supple feel and a protective dust bag for safekeeping. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Noun

The president mixed attacks on Democrats with boasts about his administration’s economic accomplishments, video montages, and his signature off-the-cuff humor. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026

The president's boasts about decimating the opponent's armed forces haven't prevented it from striking back with drones and missiles. — Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

For most of his service in the House, Mills’ reputation has been clouded, starting with his campaign boasts of military heroism. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

That standard still holds for his frequent barrages of boasts, insults, threats, grouses and indecipherable dispatches via Truth Social. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

There are few places where contradictions between the president's boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November's midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

There are few places where contradictions between the president’s boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November’s midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday. — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026

The canyon's rim offers stunning panoramas for miles and miles, while the inner corridor boasts multicolored rock layers carved by the Colorado River. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026