as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
at first, her flaunting of her affection for her boyfriend was funny, but after a while it became tiresome
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as in displaying
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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as in showy
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Recent Examples of flaunting
Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The big feathery cottonwoods along the ditches were just turning then, flaunting great masses of clear, bright yellow against the transparent blue of the southern Arizona sky.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a formal dining room topped with an ornate metal light fixture, an eat-in kitchen outfitted with a professional-grade Dynasty range, an office space, and a spacious primary suite flaunting a sitting area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The fluid movement appears as if the robot is flaunting its wide range of motion, moving in various directions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite not flaunting Idris in her vacation photo dump, the two were photographed by paparazzi.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
One of his hallmarks was performing shirtless and flaunting his abs on stage, setting a bold trend that other male K-pop idols would soon emulate.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But the two infielders up the middle who hit ninth and first in the lineup are flaunting their natural skills.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Kylie Jenner is flaunting a new haircut and a sporty side fans can’t stop talking about.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The big feathery cottonwoods along the ditches were just turning then, flaunting great masses of clear, bright yellow against the transparent blue of the southern Arizona sky.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a formal dining room topped with an ornate metal light fixture, an eat-in kitchen outfitted with a professional-grade Dynasty range, an office space, and a spacious primary suite flaunting a sitting area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The fluid movement appears as if the robot is flaunting its wide range of motion, moving in various directions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite not flaunting Idris in her vacation photo dump, the two were photographed by paparazzi.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
One of his hallmarks was performing shirtless and flaunting his abs on stage, setting a bold trend that other male K-pop idols would soon emulate.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But the two infielders up the middle who hit ninth and first in the lineup are flaunting their natural skills.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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Weekly Newsletter Audiences were asked to consider that the display of human difference was dehumanizing or even exploitative but also to understand that the sideshow represented a locus of community and a way for disabled performers to make an independent living.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some end up as centerpieces at local fairs and fall festivals, where artists transform them into elaborate displays, while others are chosen for crowd-pleasing traditions like crane drops and the town’s annual pumpkin regatta.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro also said that Carranza was innocent and that his boat was displaying a distress signal at the time of the attack, according to CBS News.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Alongside the garments, the museum is displaying 12 original drawings by Balenciaga, dated between 1950 and 1968, from the Balenciaga Archives in Paris, shown in Italy for the first time.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With large, showy flowers and vibrant colors, the series marks a notable update to flame azaleas.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Hawke’s isn’t a showy performance, despite Lorenz’s brash persona.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From her stainless-steel demonstration kitchen, Agnes was able to broadcast episodes of the renowned Betty Crocker Cooking School of the Air locally in Valley Center.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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While a basic demonstration test could be done in approximately 18 months.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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She’s perfectly matched by her Kinds of Kindness co-star Plemons, exhibiting a heretofore untapped volatility, and by newcomer Aidan Delbis, who plays the neurodivergent accomplice caught in the middle.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the movie, Strong exudes this fraternal bond on screen in small, intimate ways, exhibiting the grace that Landau had for Springsteen when the artist needed it the most.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her gaudy sales numbers mirror her Eras Tour live statistics, which were similarly Barry-Bonds-on-steroids margins beyond other successful stadium artists.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Panthers have allowed opposing quarterbacks to play well outside of the Falcons’ Michael Penix in Week 3, but even then, the opposing QBs’ numbers haven’t been all that gaudy.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The pregame show has room to improve.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Justin has always been vocal about showing support for Toronto, and even did a jersey collaboration with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Photos later emerged showing her in North Korea, where she was known to have married and given birth to a daughter.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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