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

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2
as in contains
to have within the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

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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

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Recent Examples of boasts
Verb
The hotel, which boasts easy access to beaches, nearby restaurants and shopping, was temporarily closed on Saturday. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 While The Social Network boasts a 96 Rotten Tomatoes score, critics have been mixed on the follow-up, as The Social Reckoning holds a 54 percent approval from reviewers and a 71 percent audience rating. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 Since then, Migali’s books have sold more than 150,000 copies in France, and boasts nine volumes already. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 Each boasts a kitchenette, living area, and private bathroom with a claw-foot tub. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Survival Condo, an elaborate compound in rural Kansas, boasts education facilities, a rock-climbing wall and a 75-foot salt water pool. — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Out November 6 via Virgin’s Epiphany imprint, the album boasts a wide-ranging guestlist that somehow includes Steve Martin and Martin Short alongside the likes of Amythyst Kiah and Joy Oladokun. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 As mentioned, this tiny house boasts a downstairs bedroom, which is unusual for such a small tiny house of this style. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026 None of the chores that Meta boasts about are beyond the capabilities of most people living in today’s digital world. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
  1. brags
  2. contains
  3. treasures
  4. holds
  5. jewels
  6. prides
  7. trophies
  8. features
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  • Toni brags to anyone in earshot about his family’s roots in Naples.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Visit Jacksonville brags that the food diversity the city boasts is a result of the presence of Camp Lejeune, which brings in people from all over the country, and the world.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of brags
Verb
  • Peanut butter contains vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant in the body, as well as magnesium, which plays a role in muscle and nerve function.
    — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The center’s laboratory, in the basement of the School of Natural Resources, contains samples that pre-date Christianity and the Egyptian pyramids.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of contains
Noun
  • Nearly two-thirds of the collectors surveyed preferred to keep their treasures mostly under wraps, sharing them only within family or a closed circle, while, at the other end of the scale, just 10 percent are seeking wide recognition.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasures
Verb
  • Kismet handles local distribution and Cornerstone holds international sales.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Defense holds players-only meeting On Monday, the defensive players held a players-only meeting to hash out any communication problems or issues with what has affected that side of the ball so far this season.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
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  • Especially since there are laptop deals still sitting around the internet like unclaimed jewels.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the truth, the Duchess of Windsor’s collection soon became legendary, as did her rules surrounding jewels.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Each lion in both prides had its own identification card, where details down to the whisker spots were logged.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And prides of discerning, follow-the-name millennials opting for a designer cabin over a week on Holbox.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2019
Definition of prides
Noun
  • But today the man bringing home the big trophies is Álex Palou, who this year sealed his fifth title in six seasons.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In a year when there’s a strong chance four different women will carry away the Big Four trophies, Swift will have positioned herself to wind up, once again, as Music’s Biggest Story.
    — Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of trophies
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  • Additionally, the Sunshine State wants to limit teens to two hours per day across all apps as well as turning off autoplay and infinite scroll features, among other changes.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Its slate pairs four features, all set for release in 2027, with three long-form TV dramas at various stages of production.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of features

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“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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