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
Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Social media videos posted by the children of wealthy politicians and contractors flaunting their lavish lifestyles have added salt to the wounds of angry citizens, Arugay said.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
In the footage, McPhee Foster, 41, can be seen flaunting her en pointe skills as her husband David Foster plays piano in the background.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The topmost level, meanwhile, holds a plush primary suite flaunting a private terrace, a showroom-style closet, and a backlit onyx bath.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2025
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are flaunting their diplomatic skills.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2025
Several company owners, including Barnes, were pictured on their Facebook pages flaunting their wealth.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The Cowboys were openly flaunting that law, and, in turn, disrespecting Virgil’s office.
—Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
Kylie Jenner is flaunting a new haircut and a sporty side fans can’t stop talking about.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
International media seized on the time-free zone as a curiosity, and the town leaned into the branding, flaunting its freedom from the clock and inviting others to experience it.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Social media videos posted by the children of wealthy politicians and contractors flaunting their lavish lifestyles have added salt to the wounds of angry citizens, Arugay said.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
In the footage, McPhee Foster, 41, can be seen flaunting her en pointe skills as her husband David Foster plays piano in the background.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The topmost level, meanwhile, holds a plush primary suite flaunting a private terrace, a showroom-style closet, and a backlit onyx bath.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2025
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are flaunting their diplomatic skills.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2025
Several company owners, including Barnes, were pictured on their Facebook pages flaunting their wealth.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The Cowboys were openly flaunting that law, and, in turn, disrespecting Virgil’s office.
—Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
Kylie Jenner is flaunting a new haircut and a sporty side fans can’t stop talking about.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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The screen size can be customized to best fit your display area, with a minimum size of 32 inches and the ability to expand up to 200 inches.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The bluntness of her cut is on full display, with the ends turning up ever so slightly.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After Hours is slick, showy, cinematic, explicit about its eighties inspirations—new wave, electropop, R&B—and its pure pop aspirations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Their bulkier, showier, counterparts are slowly being replaced by small, streamlined in-ear headphones, which take up less space inside a carry-on.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This can be as simple as displaying your kids' art on the fridge or as involved as involving your partner in paint choices.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Few teams from any conference can compare with the Hoosiers’ season-long demonstration of balanced strong play.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Nationwide protests are underway after the shooting death of 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, including one demonstration Friday evening in South Florida.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Classic and chic, it’s designed with an oversized silhouette that makes just enough of a statement without looking gaudy.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beck has not put up gaudy passing numbers in the Hurricanes’ two College Football Playoff victories.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That included a bronze octagonal mirror decorated with flowers and birds, a gold hairpin, and a gold comb exhibiting rich detail-work with filigree and granulation.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The person taken to the hospital was not exhibiting symptoms, according to DosReis.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Earlier in the night, host Nikki Glaser cracked a joke about the show's hype.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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As part of the unique treatment — Challis Davy always likes to throw in surprises — some of the artists will be portrayed by actors who will appear throughout the Irvine Bowl outdoor amphitheatre during the shows.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Translating Anthony Burgess’s stylized, dystopian novel for the screen, Kubrick adopts a playful, formal approach that combines colorful, futuristic exuberance with rapid-fire editing, changes in camera speed, and a garish production design that melds space-age and Georgian-era aesthetics.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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Soon enough, George realizes his wholesome American town has become Pottersville, a tawdry neon strip that looks like a 1940s fever dream of vice—all neon lights, garish bars, dancing girls, and desperation.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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