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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
Sacai flaunted its expertise in using denim to create unusual shapes.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Serena Williams flaunted her six pack in a baby blue skirt set in a Super Bowl 2026 commercial on Sunday.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The Longhorns took a 1-point lead into the fourth, but down the stretch, South Carolina flaunted its clutch gene.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Anderson first flaunted a copper mullet at Paris Fashion Week and later maintained the look for additional public appearances.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Tatiana flaunted a gold dress at the American Ballet Theatre's annual Spring Gala and 70th anniversary season opener back in 2010.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Timothée Chalamet rocked his ultra-cool Urban Jürgensen UJ-2, Tyler, the Creator flexed what appears to be a chic Pierre Balmain dress watch, and Kevin O’Leary flaunted both a vintage Patek and a gold Seiko in a high-low of horology.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
In a city where wealth is flaunted, Shehu, 54, maintains a low profile.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Wauchope may not have styled the bombshell hair parade that took place on the pink carpet outside, but the look was flaunted nonetheless.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Serena Williams flaunted her six pack in a baby blue skirt set in a Super Bowl 2026 commercial on Sunday.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The Longhorns took a 1-point lead into the fourth, but down the stretch, South Carolina flaunted its clutch gene.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Anderson first flaunted a copper mullet at Paris Fashion Week and later maintained the look for additional public appearances.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Tatiana flaunted a gold dress at the American Ballet Theatre's annual Spring Gala and 70th anniversary season opener back in 2010.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Timothée Chalamet rocked his ultra-cool Urban Jürgensen UJ-2, Tyler, the Creator flexed what appears to be a chic Pierre Balmain dress watch, and Kevin O’Leary flaunted both a vintage Patek and a gold Seiko in a high-low of horology.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
In a city where wealth is flaunted, Shehu, 54, maintains a low profile.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Wauchope may not have styled the bombshell hair parade that took place on the pink carpet outside, but the look was flaunted nonetheless.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunted
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While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.—
Linne Halpern,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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The message is being displayed continuously cycled on the electric billboard along Interstate 95 in New Haven near Tweed New Haven Airport.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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From setting records as a Texas high school prep star to announcing his presence to the world in the Rose Bowl to becoming the NFL receiving king, Smith-Njigba has exhibited excellence at every level.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her paintings were exhibited in galleries in Westport and at the nearby Silvermine Guild.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Video also showed the person picking up a small piece of greenery to obstruct the camera at the front door.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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GloRilla flashed some aggression and hustle, playing some timely defense to help lead Team Giannis (Antetokounmpo) to a 65-58 victory over Team Anthony (Anderson).—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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After the rhythm dance score for Chock and Bates flashed across the screen, her eyebrows shot up in surprise.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Agibot has unveiled the Expedition A3 humanoid robot, showcasing dynamic mid-air maneuvers and rapid spinning movements.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model Tuesday during a big week for China’s tech firms that Beijing is betting will turbocharge the country’s lagging economy.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Israeli intelligence expert Sima Shein has warned that negotiations narrowly focused on nuclear restrictions could leave Israel exposed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mike elects to go out on his own, and thus Money dispatches the mangy-looking kill machine Orman (Barry Keoghan; bleach-blond hair plus exposed roots = sociopath) to intercept Mike’s next job and take him down.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just before the talks, Iran announced its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard started the drill early Monday morning in the waterways that are crucial international trade routes through which 20% of the world's oil passes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filmmaker’s death was announced by his family Monday in a statement released by Zipporah Films, Wiseman’s distribution company.—
Kevin Crust,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flaunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunted. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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