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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
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
And then there is the entire ballot for performers, which boasts one of the largest peer groups of the TV Academy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Watson also boasts extensive theatre credits including a slew of productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The spot boasts, as promised, juicy chicken and one of the best beer lists in the airport.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
The 50th-floor Tokyo Suite was restored to its original design and boasts a steam sauna.
—Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Fort Worth’s Cultural District boasts many museums and activities.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Where To Stay The Greater Miami area boasts 66,000 hotel rooms, not to mention private rentals, so there’s likely something to fit everyone’s budget, even around the World Cup.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
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
In opening statements last month, Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng said several men, including Smiley Martin, had made boasts earlier that evening in videos recorded on Marconi Avenue that helped fuel the confrontation between rival groups.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
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
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
Verb
Sacramento boasts a Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, where businesses can register and increase their awareness via the member directory.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
And then there is the entire ballot for performers, which boasts one of the largest peer groups of the TV Academy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Watson also boasts extensive theatre credits including a slew of productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The spot boasts, as promised, juicy chicken and one of the best beer lists in the airport.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
The 50th-floor Tokyo Suite was restored to its original design and boasts a steam sauna.
—Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Fort Worth’s Cultural District boasts many museums and activities.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Where To Stay The Greater Miami area boasts 66,000 hotel rooms, not to mention private rentals, so there’s likely something to fit everyone’s budget, even around the World Cup.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Noun
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
In opening statements last month, Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng said several men, including Smiley Martin, had made boasts earlier that evening in videos recorded on Marconi Avenue that helped fuel the confrontation between rival groups.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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Kiffin sounds like the employee who left Applebee’s for Chili’s and then brags about the international cuisine.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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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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Located in the bustling Chinese city of Hangzhou, the Prism contains 43,000 sq m (almost 463,000 sq ft) of floorspace, which is divided between hotel accommodation, residential units, offices, and retail space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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The novel contains riveting dialogue, words that dance around what cannot be said.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The pair kept venturing farther across the rocks, hoping to find more treasures along the shoreline.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Witter is Desert Vintage’s longest-serving employee, save for its current owners, Roberto Cowan and Salima Boufelfel, and is in charge of categorizing and dating the rare and glorious treasures that come through the shop’s doors.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Lead drama actor holds essentially steady at 78, nearly matching last year’s 77, when 134 names crowded the ballot.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The heel is adorned with jewels for a little sparkle every stride, while typical string laces are replaced with a sheer bow that instantly makes every outfit a little more romantic.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Unsurprisingly, owing to the brand’s long legacy of crafting exquisite jewels, aesthetics rule at Bulgari hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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For the Current’s rookies, the World Cup is bigger than soccer and goals and trophies.—
Alexa Stone
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Guardiola, one of the most successful Premier League managers of all time, is leaving Manchester City this summer after winning six Premier League titles and numerous other trophies.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Yosemite National Park was designated by Congress to highlight the beautiful natural and cultural features of the area.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The chapter also celebrated 11 California FFA State Degree recipients this year, one of the highest honors awarded by the California FFA Association.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Four of those picks came as Turner earned his lone Pro Bowl honors and the 49ers’ Len Eshmont Award while playing on arguably their greatest defense — in their 1984 season en route to a Super Bowl triumph over the Miami Dolphins and Dan Marino at Stanford Stadium.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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