flaunting 1 of 3

noun

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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flaunting

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adjective

as in showy

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flaunting

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verb

present participle of flaunt
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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Recent Examples of flaunting
Noun
For early presidents, such trips seemed too much like regal flaunting of political power. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 16 June 2026
Verb
By the turn of the millennium, tastemakers like David Beckham, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé were flaunting Evisu, sparking a wave of interest in Japanese brands that continues to the present day. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 In fact, Meghan was reportedly last photographed flaunting the diamond at an NBA game in February 2026. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026 The three upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a mini-bar, a balcony with a hot tub, a separate office/exercise space, a large walk-in closet, and dual baths spotlighted by a steam shower. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 Nordstrom’s Guest in Residence–stocked shelves fully understand the assignment, flaunting chic, everyday picks like the Collegiate Striped Cashmere Polo Sweater, sold in two colorways, and the Ribbed Cashmere Ringer Tee. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The space was filled with a label-loving mix of South Koreans and international guests—many flaunting Hermès baby Birkins and Dior Book Totes—lounging on benches or checking in and out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Much of the piece is simply flaunting the access (detailed descriptions of the scene as the writer, Jeremy Stern, waits to talk to Mark, or his parents, his wife) and clears his throat. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 Some, holding baby pink handbags or flaunting hot pink manicures, joined journalists and other curious members of the public who began lining up outside the courthouse in the pre-dawn hours to get a coveted seat in the gallery. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Who’s flaunting their skeletal frame and who hides a bit behind a couture wall of feathers? — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
  1. display
  2. showy
  3. displaying
  4. demonstration
  5. gaudy
  6. exhibiting
  7. show
  8. garish
Noun
  • Investigators found in a closet dozens of Louis Vuitton handbags lining the top shelf, many pairs of Christian Louboutin boots and a display case full of handbags made of exotic furs.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Items including flan and cheese cake in front display case and guacamole, rice and cheese dip in walk-in cooler lacking date mark.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of display
Adjective
  • Technology is seamless rather than showy; lighting shifts subtly, blinds glide silently.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Florist mums are typically sold in pots in fall and are bursting with countless blooms in showy autumn shades.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of showy
Verb
  • For example, when executing a larger order in a fast-moving market, the venue displaying the best price may not have enough liquidity available to fill it.
    — Adam Cohn, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • His paintings sell for millions at auction but Nara's most important fans might be the ones displaying his ashtrays, lamps, and snowglobes.
    — Julie Brener Davich, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of displaying
Noun
  • The crowd below, fresh from a demonstration to protest education cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei, had stopped outside her apartment to chant her name.
    — Marina Dias, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
  • How the machines respond to these situations could better indicate their practical capabilities than isolated demonstrations of individual movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of demonstration
Adjective
  • Joe Burrow added to his already-gaudy stats with four touchdown passes against Baltimore.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The appetite for gaudy-verging-on-gauche bone art swelled when the Romantics arrived on the scene in the 19th century.
    — Kristin Idaszak, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaudy
Verb
  • But while its scale is undeniable, the nature of the win—characterized by very different candidates exhibiting similar levels of success with voters—appears to have left the party struggling to draw a cohesive conclusion from the election.
    — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Lokia, which will be exhibiting at the American Film Market at Fairmont Suite 411, has also formed a strategic partnership with Fintage House to oversee reporting and manage collection accounts.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of exhibiting
Noun
  • Although the performance was supposed to be phone-free, video clips of the show were leaked on social media.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In his memoir, Fagen identified Mort Fega of WEVD and his late-night show, Jazz Unlimited, as a fount of inspiration.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of show
Adjective
  • The Lakers opened this game on their garish yellow tournament court by missing their first 15 3-point attempts into the second quarter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There’s nothing off limits here, nothing too garish to clash with saxophone and strings.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of garish

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