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 showy
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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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Recent Examples of flaunting
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Moments later, Glover’s attempt to read a quote from Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell gets interrupted by Reid flaunting his Canadian flag, while astronaut Christina (Sarah Sherman) floats on by, sleeping and snoring.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
In a cultural moment when flaunting a designer bag feels tone-deaf, food provides perfect cover.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
In a cultural moment when flaunting a designer bag feels tone-deaf, food provides perfect cover.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
For the last few years he’s been uploading lush, fragmented swag rap to SoundCloud that’s as much about flaunting as getting in touch with his roots.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
One such account, run by a Village de Dieu gang leader known as Izo, produces colorful music videos flaunting the group’s military-style body armor and weapons alongside shoes and jewelry.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Stella crossed the street and loitered outside the store window displaying haughty mannequins flaunting swagger coats.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Her husband, Shane, got in the frame to transition that video to the second clip, which was of Simpson modeling a plaid bikini and flaunting her toned figure.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Moments later, Glover’s attempt to read a quote from Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell gets interrupted by Reid flaunting his Canadian flag, while astronaut Christina (Sarah Sherman) floats on by, sleeping and snoring.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
In a cultural moment when flaunting a designer bag feels tone-deaf, food provides perfect cover.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
In a cultural moment when flaunting a designer bag feels tone-deaf, food provides perfect cover.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
For the last few years he’s been uploading lush, fragmented swag rap to SoundCloud that’s as much about flaunting as getting in touch with his roots.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
One such account, run by a Village de Dieu gang leader known as Izo, produces colorful music videos flaunting the group’s military-style body armor and weapons alongside shoes and jewelry.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Stella crossed the street and loitered outside the store window displaying haughty mannequins flaunting swagger coats.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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PragueReuters — An unknown thief snatched an 800-year-old skull believed to be of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a display box in a church in the northern Czech Republic and ran away with the relic, police said on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Judges will stop by on June 24 to view decorations and displays.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Stroll down Main Road and admire houses representing every era of Westport’s long colonial and maritime history, from Cape Cod cottages and colonial saltboxes to showy Greek Revival sea captains’ homes.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Verbenas Easy-to-grow verbena bears showy clusters of red, pink, purple, or white tubular flowers.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, a Spanish woman who was tested for hantavirus after taking the same flight as a patient who died from the disease and displaying symptoms consistent with an infection has tested negative, Spain's health ministry said May 9.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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There are two drawers for storage, plus a lower shelf ideal for displaying styles that require quick and easy access.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The mobile showroom itself is designed to replicate a traditional retail environment, with full-size mattress displays and demonstration tools.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The former's post-apocalyptic cities were nicely sun-scorched and detailed, while the latter's gaudy anime pirates popped with vibrancy.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Both these cousins grow to a comparable size and shape about 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, and combine gaudy spring flowers with scarlet and crimson fall foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officials said none is exhibiting signs of the illness.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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He has been admitted to a hospital in Zurich after exhibiting symptoms, according to WHO and Swiss public health officials.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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This is really a series of different phone designs, some quite radically different from each other, all unified by a garish sense of luxury.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
1 May 2026
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Not because of the roving packs of teenagers or even the garish displays of overconsumption, but because mall architecture was high art.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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