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to present so as to invite notice or attention
she playfully flaunted her engagement ring in all of her coworkers' faces
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Recent Examples of flaunted
Tate flaunted his growing wealth on social media, and a following coalesced.
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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
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The waitstaff was young and attractive, the silverware was clean, and the food was attractively displayed when we were served.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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On Thursday, Fire Point displayed videos at its booth showing its drones striking Moscow's Kapotnya district oil refinery, mere hours after the attacks.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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
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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
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As much as $600 per shift was being taken at the restaurant, company records showed.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Tavern Research released results on June 16 that showed Conley leading Davidson by 34% to 23%, with 13% support for Phillips-Staley and 28% of Democratic voters in the 17th District still undecided.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Nearly 30 years before the prodigious young soccer player made his mark on this World Cup, the Freeman name flashed across a Seattle scoreboard after a productive day in another kind of football.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
20 June 2026
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Jack Strand, an undrafted rookie with a big frame and strong arm, has flashed — but his profile projects as a practice squad member for this fall.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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During the fourth quarter of a game in the New York Knicks’ recent championship run, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his own squad in a commercial break.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Adidas, Nike, Puma, New Balance and Skechers – who only launched their first range of soccer shoes in 2023 and are fronted by England striker Harry Kane – all unveiled new lines of cleats ahead of the tournament.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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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
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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
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After Lyles announced that Harrington won the second ballot, the council voted unanimously to acclaim Harrington as the city’s next mayor.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Pino’s supporters sighed and sniffled when the verdict was announced.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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“Flaunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunted. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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