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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
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
And then there is the entire ballot for performers, which boasts one of the largest peer groups of the TV Academy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Watson also boasts extensive theatre credits including a slew of productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The spot boasts, as promised, juicy chicken and one of the best beer lists in the airport.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
The 50th-floor Tokyo Suite was restored to its original design and boasts a steam sauna.
—Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Fort Worth’s Cultural District boasts many museums and activities.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Where To Stay The Greater Miami area boasts 66,000 hotel rooms, not to mention private rentals, so there’s likely something to fit everyone’s budget, even around the World Cup.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation 5 Deal The SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PS5 boasts read speeds of up to 1,000MB per second, which ensures quick transfer between the external SSD and your console's internal storage.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
In opening statements last month, Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng said several men, including Smiley Martin, had made boasts earlier that evening in videos recorded on Marconi Avenue that helped fuel the confrontation between rival groups.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Bill McDermott has a habit of making promises that sound like boasts and then keeping them.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
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
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
Verb
Sacramento boasts a Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, where businesses can register and increase their awareness via the member directory.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
And then there is the entire ballot for performers, which boasts one of the largest peer groups of the TV Academy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Watson also boasts extensive theatre credits including a slew of productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The spot boasts, as promised, juicy chicken and one of the best beer lists in the airport.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
The 50th-floor Tokyo Suite was restored to its original design and boasts a steam sauna.
—Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Fort Worth’s Cultural District boasts many museums and activities.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Where To Stay The Greater Miami area boasts 66,000 hotel rooms, not to mention private rentals, so there’s likely something to fit everyone’s budget, even around the World Cup.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Noun
The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation 5 Deal The SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PS5 boasts read speeds of up to 1,000MB per second, which ensures quick transfer between the external SSD and your console's internal storage.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
In opening statements last month, Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng said several men, including Smiley Martin, had made boasts earlier that evening in videos recorded on Marconi Avenue that helped fuel the confrontation between rival groups.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Bill McDermott has a habit of making promises that sound like boasts and then keeping them.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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Kiffin sounds like the employee who left Applebee’s for Chili’s and then brags about the international cuisine.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In other words, nobody brags, bullies or buys their way into the Derby.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Whey protein isolate, a more refined vesion that contains at least 90% protein, is 150% more expensive than last year, the company said.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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It is widely accepted that a teaspoon of productive soil generally contains between 100 million and one billion bacteria, thus the name and rallying cry of the Forum.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Tucked behind sunlit gardens where Jefferson and Pierce streets meet above Friendly Plaza in Monterey, the historic adobe Casa de la Torre stands as one of the California coastal town’s most cherished architectural treasures.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Alexandria is home to ancient ruins and historic treasures, but Egypt's second-largest city is especially vulnerable to climate change and rising sea levels, sinking by more than three millimeters every year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Planning a tour that does not make money holds few attractions.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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And if the trajectory holds, the next two decades won’t be about expansion for expansion’s sake.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Tiny Studded Accents Simple and subtle, add a tiny bit of sparkle to your French mani with little jewels at the bottom curve of the tip.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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She was last seen wearing a white graphic Tee-shirt, pink pajama pants and black slippers with jewels, police say.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Guides transport you on two daily game drives that lead you into a territory where famously large prides of lions patrol the riverbeds, leopards drape themselves in the trees, and herds of elephants churn the savanna dust.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The Chicago Bulls dominated the 1990s, winning six trophies from 1991 to 1998.—
Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Many products also hide essential features behind extra subscriptions.—
Maria Bolevich,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Dec. 2025
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The app was purchased by Google in 2013 and some of its features have been implemented into Google Maps over time, including the speedometer feature.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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