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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
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Evening Muse Floor Lamp The Evening Muse Floor Lamp boasts a sturdy gold base and a delicately ruffled lampshade.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Dynamic Prep, which plays a national schedule instead of competing in a Texas league, boasts a starting lineup packed with three-, four-, and five-star prospects.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
The ship also boasts seven pools, including the largest pool ever built on a cruise ship; multiple hot tubs; and an entire waterpark with six over-the-top slides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This lender also boasts down payments as low as $0, but as with any other loan term, these offers may be dependent on your credit profile.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Standing at 6-foot-7, 275 pounds, Rivera is a massive presence on the mound who boasts a mid-to-high 90s fastball and an expansive array of off-speed pitches.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The school in Chelsea boasts 100 years of tradition, innovation and history.
—Chris Wragge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The new platform also boasts persistent memory, allowing Canva to learn how people work, and can automatically update designs as brand imagery gets tweaked.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ng showed video of Smiley Martin and others on Marconi Avenue boasting hours before the shooting started, and prosecutors said these boasts led to the fatal standoff.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Its leaders are also in a weaker position than their boasts of victory would suggest.
—Marc Champion, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Prices and much of the interior tech are still under wraps, but the Peaq’s high level of onboard kit is shown by marketing boasts of several firsts for Škoda.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
The water is frigid during the spring, but visitors can still relax on the shoreline and play in the sand at Napatree Point, Watch Hill Beach and East Beach, which boasts views of the easternmost end of New York’s Long Island.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Evening Muse Floor Lamp The Evening Muse Floor Lamp boasts a sturdy gold base and a delicately ruffled lampshade.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Dynamic Prep, which plays a national schedule instead of competing in a Texas league, boasts a starting lineup packed with three-, four-, and five-star prospects.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
The ship also boasts seven pools, including the largest pool ever built on a cruise ship; multiple hot tubs; and an entire waterpark with six over-the-top slides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This lender also boasts down payments as low as $0, but as with any other loan term, these offers may be dependent on your credit profile.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Standing at 6-foot-7, 275 pounds, Rivera is a massive presence on the mound who boasts a mid-to-high 90s fastball and an expansive array of off-speed pitches.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The school in Chelsea boasts 100 years of tradition, innovation and history.
—Chris Wragge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The new platform also boasts persistent memory, allowing Canva to learn how people work, and can automatically update designs as brand imagery gets tweaked.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder boasts speed, elite length, a wide catch radius and field-stretching ability.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ng showed video of Smiley Martin and others on Marconi Avenue boasting hours before the shooting started, and prosecutors said these boasts led to the fatal standoff.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Its leaders are also in a weaker position than their boasts of victory would suggest.
—Marc Champion, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Prices and much of the interior tech are still under wraps, but the Peaq’s high level of onboard kit is shown by marketing boasts of several firsts for Škoda.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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Faith brags about being a social-media coordinator who lives in Murray Hill, and Grace responds to her sister’s slights about marrying into money by grilling her about her own boyfriend’s finance career.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Trump often brags that jobs are going to people born in the United States, rather than to immigrants.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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On a Back Porch offers a bite-size portion (or perhaps a better analogy would be a beer flight) of what the Dead’s vault contains.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hong heard about Trinket Trade boxes popping up in San Francisco and thought LA needed one too – a place for people to take or leave little treasures.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the most rewarding aspect of Apex, which was directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Jeremy Robbins, is the degree to which Ben’s thesis holds true for Sasha as well.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rudin holds degrees in English and American literature from Princeton University and Columbia University.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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It can be tucked into trousers for the office, tied in the front with shorts for a vacation, and dressed up with a skirt and jewels for a night off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The South Korean filmmaker returns to Neon after the release of Parasite, which earned four Oscar trophies, including for best picture.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $300 for third, with the top three also receiving trophies.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District won top honors in its class, for communities with populations more than 400,000 residents.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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