as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
she playfully flaunted her engagement ring in all of her coworkers' faces
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flaunted
Tate flaunted his growing wealth on social media, and a following coalesced.
—
Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Even Kylie Jenner and Alix Earle have casually flaunted their own pairs.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Liu's accessories perfectly accompanied the punk princess aura effortlessly flaunted in her heavy-metal Chrome Hearts ensemble.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In October, the singer flaunted her blonde hairstyle during a red-carpet appearance at the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Ricardo Batiz, a Puerto Rican Marine Corps veteran, flaunted a different kind of uniform on Friday— a cap and gown.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Some lipsticks get tossed to the bottom of a bag, while this one is meant to be flaunted.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Apr. 2026
For as much as DeLauter has flaunted his power early on, with a league-high five home runs, his plate discipline has always been at the root of his production.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Steinfeld flaunted her pregnancy during the awards circuit earlier this year, cradling her baby bump at the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Even Kylie Jenner and Alix Earle have casually flaunted their own pairs.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Liu's accessories perfectly accompanied the punk princess aura effortlessly flaunted in her heavy-metal Chrome Hearts ensemble.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In October, the singer flaunted her blonde hairstyle during a red-carpet appearance at the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Ricardo Batiz, a Puerto Rican Marine Corps veteran, flaunted a different kind of uniform on Friday— a cap and gown.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Some lipsticks get tossed to the bottom of a bag, while this one is meant to be flaunted.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Apr. 2026
For as much as DeLauter has flaunted his power early on, with a league-high five home runs, his plate discipline has always been at the root of his production.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Steinfeld flaunted her pregnancy during the awards circuit earlier this year, cradling her baby bump at the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunted
Verb
-
The young David displayed hypergraphic tendencies—the compulsive need to make a mark, to depict.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
-
Objection assigns a human investigator — at the $2,000 price tier, a college graduate; for $10,000, a former CIA or FBI agent — to gather evidence, which is displayed as exhibits.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Verb
-
Authorities said that in the days leading up to her disappearance, Moore exhibited behavior that was out of character, including a sudden absence and an abrupt change in social media presence, according to ABC News.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
-
Gold and Beyond attorney Marc Cook said his client exhibited patience with Mayweather, giving him ample time to pay for the watch.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
-
In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
-
Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Verb
-
Formative minutes stretched on for eternity — winning a track competition, a first kiss — but eight weeks flashed by in a hot hazy glimmer.—
Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
-
Folarin Balogun stood at the podium and flashed a bright smile.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
Verb
-
Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
-
South Africa unveiled a sweeping new pricing blueprint to introduce competition in the country’s electricity sector, a move that would directly affect more than $14 billion in private international investment reshaping the nation’s grid.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
-
In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
-
The fabric is also UPF 50+, perfect for protecting your skin when exposed to the sun for extended periods, such as when doing lawn work or golfing.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Verb
-
But new evidence from a witness to the incident has led to a fresh investigation and the placement of several police officers on leave, the police chief announced Monday.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
-
But among them, the 39-year-old Luis Suarez announced his retirement from international soccer following the 2024 Copa America.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flaunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
