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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
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
This single-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Advance Denim, which already boasts a robust sustainability strategy, including its innovative Bigbox Dyeing technology that dramatically reduces water and chemical use, finds HV100 a natural fit.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The film boasts a deliberately chaotic ensemble led by Nick Cannon, Alec Baldwin and Mickey Rourke — who made recent headlines over a chaotic GoFundMe drive — with a supporting cast that includes Tara Reid, Danny Trejo, Til Schweiger, Carrot Top and Patrick Warburton.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs are the only professional team in Missouri that plays in a facility that boasts that capacity.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Made up of 46 bungalows, with plans to expand, the property boasts a heated pool, sauna, spa, two lounges, and a gym.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
The show boasts a book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and arrangements by Greta Gertler Gold.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Pavia continually backed up his boasts and the SEC offensive player of the year led Vanderbilt, which didn't receive a single vote on the AP's preseason poll, to the cusp of a CFP berth, so that's good enough for a second-place vote for me.
—Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Karp brushed aside critics of Palantir’s strategic direction, but a closer look at the trading floor suggested his boasts were no match for market structure.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
But the indictments are startling for their paucity compared with the charges described in Patel’s boasts.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Alongside Coon and Smallwood, Bug boasts impressive supporting performances.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
This single-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Advance Denim, which already boasts a robust sustainability strategy, including its innovative Bigbox Dyeing technology that dramatically reduces water and chemical use, finds HV100 a natural fit.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The film boasts a deliberately chaotic ensemble led by Nick Cannon, Alec Baldwin and Mickey Rourke — who made recent headlines over a chaotic GoFundMe drive — with a supporting cast that includes Tara Reid, Danny Trejo, Til Schweiger, Carrot Top and Patrick Warburton.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs are the only professional team in Missouri that plays in a facility that boasts that capacity.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Made up of 46 bungalows, with plans to expand, the property boasts a heated pool, sauna, spa, two lounges, and a gym.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
The show boasts a book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and arrangements by Greta Gertler Gold.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Where to draw the line between acceptable boasts and unverified claims can be contentious.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Pavia continually backed up his boasts and the SEC offensive player of the year led Vanderbilt, which didn't receive a single vote on the AP's preseason poll, to the cusp of a CFP berth, so that's good enough for a second-place vote for me.
—Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Karp brushed aside critics of Palantir’s strategic direction, but a closer look at the trading floor suggested his boasts were no match for market structure.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
But the indictments are startling for their paucity compared with the charges described in Patel’s boasts.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
Verb
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Anyone who brags excessively about his or her offspring on social media will immediately be incarcerated for at least a week.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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But where are the customer brags?—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Merino wool, on the other hand, is a cold-weather classic, and my suitcase for winters in Wyoming always contains several tees and tops made with the fabric.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Honey contains mainy sugar along with amino acids, minerals ,and vitamins that give it antioxidant sand anti-inflammatory benefits.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Access the park by snorkeling or diving, or via a glass-bottom boat, before heading to the offshoot site in neighboring Carriacou, hidden among the reefs of an island renowned for its treasures beneath the surface.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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The latest discovery isn't the first time that modern construction projects have yielded historical treasures in Europe.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Outside of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, who both stand alone as the only squads in their division with winning records, every other divisional leader holds only a slim edge over rivals in hot pursuit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Archival jewels from Fred Leighton elevated the look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Luxury businesses that helped customers evade sales and use taxes by shipping empty boxes out of the city, while delivering the art, jewels, or other expensive items to million-dollar homes and offices.—
Randall Fox,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Last year’s ceremony saw Beyoncé make history with Album of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, leaving with five trophies of his own.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Amick responded to Green’s statement that the opinions of non-champions don’t matter, noting that Durant has two titles and two Finals MVP trophies.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country’s premier international music honors, is set for June 13 next year.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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These honors are not coincidental.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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