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 In this context, flaunting posts related to crypto-wealth should be restricted, even totally avoided. Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 At one point, Kelce decided to have some fun by bending over and flaunting his backside as onlookers stood nearby. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025 The brothers flaunted their reputation as playboy jet-setters on social media. Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 That’s only one of several sequences written to creatively flaunt the prowess of the thousands of people who worked on these films. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flaunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunt
Verb
  • The museum’s Vietnam Gallery displays Mills’ uniform, flight helmet and medals.
    Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The soon-to-be 23-year-old displayed impressive contact balance and routinely churned out additional yards after being hit, but his workload in college (879 carries in five years) raises questions about his long-term outlook in the NFL. 191.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • An online database that tracks ship movements shows the Mohawk has been docked in its home port since mid-March.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In one of its slides at trial, Meta exhibited a graphic of a boxing ring showing the logos of Instagram, Facebook, and the various companies that Meta argues are competitors, including TikTok, YouTube, and Apple’s iMessage, though the F.T.C. doesn’t define any of those three as such.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The movie is one of the rare instances that exhibit intersex people and their livelihoods.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Republicans serving on the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday unveiled a new spending bill, which, if passed, would implement an annual fee of $20 for most car owners.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
  • In Brussels, the European Commission unveiled an almost-final draft of the digital-euro bill on 9 April, then instructed the ECB to pick technology partners by early autumn.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Musk increasingly a political risk Musk's entry into Trump world exposed discord between Trump's original hardline loyalists and a group of tech billionaires led by Musk who gravitated to Trump during the 2024 election.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The financial crisis exposed weaknesses, and within a few years, the firm was forced to sell.
    Robert Balentine, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Lanes split, signs flash, exits appear too soon or too late.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • However, Walker has flashed great athleticism in space with incredible range and physicality.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

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

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