flaunt

Synonym Chooser

How is the word flaunt different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of flaunt are display, exhibit, expose, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

In what contexts can display take the place of flaunt?

The synonyms display and flaunt are sometimes interchangeable, but display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When would exhibit be a good substitute for flaunt?

The words exhibit and flaunt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

Where would expose be a reasonable alternative to flaunt?

In some situations, the words expose and flaunt are roughly equivalent. However, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is parade a more appropriate choice than flaunt?

Although the words parade and flaunt have much in common, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When could show be used to replace flaunt?

The meanings of show and flaunt largely overlap; however, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flaunt The United States Golf Association (USGA) loves to flaunt the U.S. Open as the greatest test in golf. Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025 Elba flashed a 41 mm Rolex Datejust II, Orlando Bloom showed off a 41 mm Porsche Design chronograph, and Stormzy flaunted a 41 mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 June 2025 Rae flaunts an unadulterated freedom in her music that could easily be construed as juvenile or, well, weird. Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 June 2025 In another bikini photo, Klum flaunted her fit physique in a light blue suit. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flaunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunt
Verb
  • The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
  • The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.
    Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • What To Know The Susquehanna poll showed that Fetterman remains more popular than not with Pennsylvania voters, with 41 percent approving of him, compared to 37 percent disapproving.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Organizations must show top performers specific examples of how excellence has led to advancement within the company.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Along with being experts in the martial arts, many of the competitors exhibit supernatural abilities.
    Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • The 23-year-old exhibited multiple unforced errors from advantageous positions.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • The temporary closure comes months after French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a 10-year plan to revitalize the cultural behemoth and ultimately save it from ruin, brought on by outdated infrastructure.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 17 June 2025
  • Ahead the company’s mid-May upfront presentation in New York at Madison Square Garden, WBD president and CEO David Zaslav unveiled though that the name will be changed back to HBO Max.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Deception While the self-replication study exposed how AI systems can act autonomously to preserve their function, a subsequent investigation revealed an even more subtle and dangerous capability: strategic deception.
    Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Secrets are about to be exposed, and things will never be the same.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Advertisement What Ennis fears, the violent murder that flashes through his mind when Lureen tells him of Jack’s death as a result of an exploding tire, is still happening.
    Rich Juzwiak, Time, 24 June 2025
  • Red and blue lights flash in the background alongside groups of onlookers as police motorcycles follow the vehicle.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 June 2025

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“Flaunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunt. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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