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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Bravo still boasts a robust slate of roughly two dozen original series, so the network weathered the cable-ratings apocalypse far better than most of its peers.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Today the group boasts about 3,500 members who all work in entertainment.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Unlike most Marvel movies that have the complexity of a shopping list, this film is refreshingly deeper and boasts rare transformative arcs for various characters — and not just the lead.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Hay’s stainless steel Arcs Trolley boasts a delicate, scalloped edge and cheerful colorways that offer storage with personality.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
In fact, Idaho’s most in-demand Airbnb listing — a Wild West-style saloon in Tetonia — boasts views of the majestic mountain range.
—Hali Smith
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
This Midwest lakefront resort boasts multiple restaurants, a spa, and golf courses.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This World Cup will be the most expensive sporting event of all time, but Atlanta Stadium proudly boasts the most affordable concessions of any stadium in the United States.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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
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
Verb
Gabrielle, the hotel’s signature restaurant, fills two stories, and boasts a private dining room, and a wide al fresco patio.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Bravo still boasts a robust slate of roughly two dozen original series, so the network weathered the cable-ratings apocalypse far better than most of its peers.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Today the group boasts about 3,500 members who all work in entertainment.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Unlike most Marvel movies that have the complexity of a shopping list, this film is refreshingly deeper and boasts rare transformative arcs for various characters — and not just the lead.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Hay’s stainless steel Arcs Trolley boasts a delicate, scalloped edge and cheerful colorways that offer storage with personality.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
In fact, Idaho’s most in-demand Airbnb listing — a Wild West-style saloon in Tetonia — boasts views of the majestic mountain range.
—Hali Smith
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
This Midwest lakefront resort boasts multiple restaurants, a spa, and golf courses.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This World Cup will be the most expensive sporting event of all time, but Atlanta Stadium proudly boasts the most affordable concessions of any stadium in the United States.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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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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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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Wash the garment or table linen as recommended on the care label using a heavy-duty detergent that contains enzymes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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This story contains mention of suicide.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The main roundhouse that houses the knockout collection of American railroading treasures remains untouched, but parts of the property facing the Pigtown neighborhood are being completely reimagined.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
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Located in the middle of archaeological treasures, the boutique hotel is in walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Red Square is where Russia holds its traditional military parade to celebrate Victory Day, one of the biggest holidays of the year.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Continue reading … BALLOT TALK — Rubio's viral White House briefing clip fuels 2028 buzz as Vance holds frontrunner spot.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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These jewels were acquired centuries ago when England owned India.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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But the ballyhooed prospects, the ones who earned spots on top 100 lists and were viewed as jewels of some of the Marlins’ biggest trades, are still trying to lift their numbers to respectable levels.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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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
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For example, the power output of the laser is not publicly disclosed, as well as other key features like its cooling setup, battery capacity, etc.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 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.—
Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Last year’s performance led the Cougars defense and earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Booysen, a streamer and author from South Africa who holds an undergraduate degree in law, honors degree in psychology, and a master’s in neuropsychology, often travels with Donaldson on overseas trips while working remotely as a neuroscience researcher.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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