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
Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The British actress stars in the soft-focus footage inspired by infomercials, playing a spokesperson flaunting the merits of the new design by Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, which made its debut in the spring 2025 ready-to-wear show.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The overall look was sort of old-school sanatorium, slightly updated but with zero indulgence to luxury—definitely not a place for flaunting Birkins.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
Advertisement When Rick and Chelsea first got off the boat in Episode 1, viewers may have assumed this was a typical May-December romance, with Chelsea sponging off Rick's riches and Rick flaunting a young girlfriend.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
Oprah’s and Whoopi’s misadventure — flaunting their wealth and fame, using both as racial intimidation — tells of more than just rogue celebrity.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
The model and actress can also be seen lounging on a zebra skin, straddling a black marble panther, and flaunting dramatic pagoda shoulders in a red pantsuit that nearly matches her lipstick.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
In addition to a primary suite flaunting a covered balcony, there’s also a library/office and a soundproof music studio that doubles as a screening room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
The content creators then made videos flaunting the machines on social media.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
And what about Musk flaunting his son Lil X at the Oval Office?
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The British actress stars in the soft-focus footage inspired by infomercials, playing a spokesperson flaunting the merits of the new design by Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, which made its debut in the spring 2025 ready-to-wear show.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The overall look was sort of old-school sanatorium, slightly updated but with zero indulgence to luxury—definitely not a place for flaunting Birkins.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
Advertisement When Rick and Chelsea first got off the boat in Episode 1, viewers may have assumed this was a typical May-December romance, with Chelsea sponging off Rick's riches and Rick flaunting a young girlfriend.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
Oprah’s and Whoopi’s misadventure — flaunting their wealth and fame, using both as racial intimidation — tells of more than just rogue celebrity.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
The model and actress can also be seen lounging on a zebra skin, straddling a black marble panther, and flaunting dramatic pagoda shoulders in a red pantsuit that nearly matches her lipstick.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
In addition to a primary suite flaunting a covered balcony, there’s also a library/office and a soundproof music studio that doubles as a screening room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
The content creators then made videos flaunting the machines on social media.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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This follows years where the display wasn’t allowed by the National Park Service under then-President Joe Biden.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Six are recent donations or loans to the museum from descendants of the Austen family that are going on public display for the first time.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the primary suite, the chatelaine’s dressing room is a fashionista’s dream with a showy display for her shoes, in which every pair is presented like jewelry on a backlit white onyx Goldshire background.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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The main stairs lead up to a duplex designed as a rental, with a loggia over 49th Street and a showy centerpiece: a curving staircase with a chrome handrail designed by Sanders, who also designed tubular chrome furniture.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The White House did not immediately respond to The Hill’s request for comment on demonstrations but did make a Saturday post online in reference to Abrego Garcia.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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The tactic was inspired by past mass demonstrations against Trump, such as the January 2017 Women's March.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At every step, he's been able to invest some money into other people's good ideas and then cash out—literally and figuratively—with more money and a gaudier reputation, despite contributing very little.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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What was outside of David after that challenge was a big, gaudy immunity necklace, something Cedrek certainly could have used considering his fate later that night.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Highlights include a gallery exhibiting student artwork — photography, drawing, painting, 3D artwork and ceramics — along with performances by Mariachi bands, Ballet Folklórico dancers and student musicians and dancers.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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While initial claims are above the lows, the level is not exhibiting a strong uptrend or at a level consistent with economic woes.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is one of the show's many surprises: the self-awareness, the meta approach.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Interest in the case has swept the country since then, spurring an array of true crime podcasts, movies, television shows and a host of supporters for both Read and O’Keefe.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its fingerprint-resistant finish and seamless construction offer a clean, almost architectural presence—no clunky plastic, no garish branding, just elegant utility.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.—
Conor Dougherty,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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