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 England, when slave owners who wanted to flaunt their wealth began dressing their slaves in expensive clothing. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 May 2025 Abbas has downplayed the crime and has blamed Kardashian in interviews with multiple media for flaunting her jewelry. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025 How about just flaunting his wealth and waste in her face? Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025 And totally decked out for entertaining, the lower level holds another family room flaunting a wet bar, a library nook, and an indoor garden, as well as wine and game rooms and a movie theater. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flaunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunt
Verb
  • Good objects to display include small paintings, pottery, baskets, seashells, or a framed postcard.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
  • Like Leads and Contacts, Insightly displays Opportunities in a table by default.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Roundabout Theatre Company showed Kander clapping in gratitude in a clip from the event shared on their Instagram. Lopez overhauled her appearance before attending the invite-only afterparty at Bryant Park Grill in New York City.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • As an example, Woodward showed a user searching Google for a camping site.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • This theory makes sense to some researchers because, around the same time, Neanderthals were starting to exhibit more complex behaviors, like making stone tools and deploying sophisticated hunting tactics.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
  • By combining three different types of nonlinear building blocks – each of which exhibits specific force-extension behaviors – in a network arrangement, the team was able to create a countersnapping system.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Fox on Monday became the third broadcast network (following CBS and NBC) to unveil its schedule for the Fall TV season.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 May 2025
  • Republican House lawmakers on Friday unveiled legislation that would narrowly extend student loan forgiveness tax relief for borrowers and their families due to death and disability.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • The deadline to claim for the 2023 cyberattack that exposed the data of nearly 7 million users is Jul. 14, 2025.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Think about this: Kids whose parents read to them daily are exposed to almost 300,000 more words before kindergarten than kids whose parents don’t read to them.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • The new Steelers defensive lineman flashes his quick, strong hands and fluid hips, defeating the guard with a swim move.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • The episode then flashes to a few months later at the New Year’s Eve party, when Joel attacks Seth for harassing Ellie and Dina.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 May 2025

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“Flaunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunt. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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