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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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Only one boasts its own train station.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Overall, the largest collection of digital nomad programs are concentrated in the Americas, accounting for 36 percent of the programs analyzed, followed by Europe, which boasts 33 percent of programs, and Asia, which has 9 percent of programs.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Turning Point now boasts allies at the very top of the GOP's chain of command.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Meet the parents Daniel introduces his parents Laura and Howard Sanderson (Waleed Zuaiter) to his new girlfriend Cherry—who works in real estate and boasts cherry red hair—over dinner at their home in London.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Joining with Jackman and Hudson, Song Sung Blue boasts a stacked cast that also includes Michael Imperioli, King Princess (who performed with Jackman at Radio City Music Hall earlier this year), Ella Anderson, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
The current exhibition boasts a collection of 257 works created by Mapplethorpe, offering a comprehensive showcase of his work.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The Bolton Museum boasts the largest collection of ancient Egyptian textiles in the United Kingdom.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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
The polished sateen set boasts a thick border in six color combinations to wake up a bedroom.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Only one boasts its own train station.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Overall, the largest collection of digital nomad programs are concentrated in the Americas, accounting for 36 percent of the programs analyzed, followed by Europe, which boasts 33 percent of programs, and Asia, which has 9 percent of programs.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Turning Point now boasts allies at the very top of the GOP's chain of command.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Meet the parents Daniel introduces his parents Laura and Howard Sanderson (Waleed Zuaiter) to his new girlfriend Cherry—who works in real estate and boasts cherry red hair—over dinner at their home in London.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Joining with Jackman and Hudson, Song Sung Blue boasts a stacked cast that also includes Michael Imperioli, King Princess (who performed with Jackman at Radio City Music Hall earlier this year), Ella Anderson, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
The current exhibition boasts a collection of 257 works created by Mapplethorpe, offering a comprehensive showcase of his work.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The Bolton Museum boasts the largest collection of ancient Egyptian textiles in the United Kingdom.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The system contains unverified reports of side effects, including from patients, doctors and pharmacists.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Secondhand treasures can easily add a touch of mystery to your holiday decor.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Museum collections can become so vast and encompassing that eventually, the most interesting treasures are buried within their halls and boxes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unrivaled, the women’s 3-on-3 basketball league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, holds less than 900 fans at the league’s Wayfair Arena home near Miami.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Zhmo Canvas Tote Bag Finding a work bag that checks every box—fits your laptop, holds your lunch and water bottle, keeps things organized, and still looks stylish—is no small feat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Angela also developed a proprietary RAVN claw setting, which her setter often uses on the brand’s jewels.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Carey continued to rock the jewels all night.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Think avocado toast, participation trophies, and side parts.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Mara Brock Akil is set to receive one of the industry’s highest honors at this year’s Hollywood Confidential, where the trailblazing writer and producer will be celebrated with the ICON Award.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Michelle graduated with honors from Florida International University and was a 2025 National Press Foundation Covering Workplace Mental Health fellow and a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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