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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
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Full of—but not limited to—traditional craft supplies, Michaels is a one-stop shop for all of your DIY needs but also boasts stylish home decor, useful organization solutions, and so much more.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Probably, yes, but after missing out on Bryan Mbeumo, Newcastle reverted to a long-term target who is two-footed, boasts rapid pace and has huge room for development.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In the video, the company boasts about getting more people to gamble on sports through what's called micro-betting during live games.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Launched in 2008, Spotify now offers over 100 million tracks and boasts 696 million users and 276 million subscribers, up 11% and 12% respectively from a year ago.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The city also boasts one of the highest numbers of restaurants per capita in the country.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The front boasts two functional pockets, and it’s fitted with both zippers and snaps to keep out the cold.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, the home boasts four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, including the primary bedroom and bathroom with double vanities, a soaking tub and large shower.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
From hyperloops to solar roofs to trillion-dollar savings from federal budget cuts by DOGE, Musk has developed a reputation for excessive boasts and telling outright whoppers.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The complex boasts upgraded weight rooms with smart racks that guide athletes through their workouts.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Today, the #nikecortez hashtag on TikTok boasts over 20,000 posts and millions of likes on videos in which content creators offer styling inspiration, unbox the latest Cortez releases, rank the Cortez against comparable models, and bedeck its upper with popular shoe charms.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Salmon also plays a massive role in this very special week, as Katmai National Park boasts one of the world's healthiest sockeye salmon runs.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Full of—but not limited to—traditional craft supplies, Michaels is a one-stop shop for all of your DIY needs but also boasts stylish home decor, useful organization solutions, and so much more.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Probably, yes, but after missing out on Bryan Mbeumo, Newcastle reverted to a long-term target who is two-footed, boasts rapid pace and has huge room for development.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In the video, the company boasts about getting more people to gamble on sports through what's called micro-betting during live games.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Launched in 2008, Spotify now offers over 100 million tracks and boasts 696 million users and 276 million subscribers, up 11% and 12% respectively from a year ago.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The city also boasts one of the highest numbers of restaurants per capita in the country.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The front boasts two functional pockets, and it’s fitted with both zippers and snaps to keep out the cold.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, the home boasts four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, including the primary bedroom and bathroom with double vanities, a soaking tub and large shower.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
That’s perfect unless the boasts are about ghosts for three quarters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
From hyperloops to solar roofs to trillion-dollar savings from federal budget cuts by DOGE, Musk has developed a reputation for excessive boasts and telling outright whoppers.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The complex boasts upgraded weight rooms with smart racks that guide athletes through their workouts.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Today, the #nikecortez hashtag on TikTok boasts over 20,000 posts and millions of likes on videos in which content creators offer styling inspiration, unbox the latest Cortez releases, rank the Cortez against comparable models, and bedeck its upper with popular shoe charms.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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While Newsom brags incessantly about the state and its achievements, its chronic problems, such as a high level of homelessness, are obvious to anyone.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many communities choose a historic building to become the repository of the city’s historical treasures.—
Del Mar Historical Society,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some French cultural treasures remained beyond the reach of the Germans.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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But Robbie, ever the scrappy guy, already sees through the naïve guise and holds the FBI Task Force agent at gun point.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Excess water can wear down the glue that holds the bristles and handle together.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The items offer a glimpse into Taylor, who redefined Hollywood stardom, spanning her headline-making jewels and costumes to private correspondence and traces of her activism.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Radiance and Reverie concludes with an interview with Lane, who talks about pivoting to jewels from his career as an artist by turning trash on the street into treasure.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guitar has a hole in it from when one of Chapman’s GMA Dove Awards trophies fell from the top shelf of his studio and landed on the guitar (the trophy itself is also on display alongside his guitar).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Newkirk remembered how Goodall helped PETA in several campaigns, including stopping UPS from shipping animal trophies and calling for the closure of marine theme park SeaWorld.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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His father, Gary McKinley, earned all-America honors at Dayton University, playing defensive back for a Flyers team that went 11-0 in 1996.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pinnick will start at Cal Poly after earning Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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