flaunting 1 of 3

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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verb

present participle of flaunt

flaunting

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adjective

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Recent Examples of flaunting
Adjective
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 Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025 The outlet pointed out that the AJX002 wasn’t the only drone the Chinese were flaunting. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 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 In fact, despite flaunting a public persona that only wanted to 'protect' and 'keep her family together,' Priscilla ultimately wanted one thing, power, no matter the cost. Cristian Santana, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
  • Amidst these displays is also, inexplicably, a poster of her and John on a yacht and at a Utah Jazz game (which Bronwyn points out isn’t courtside).
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Hypersonic cruise vehicles that operate below about 30 km (19 miles) wouldn’t create such large, illuminated plumes, and terminal dives wouldn’t produce extensive, bright displays that could be seen over a wide area.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.
    Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • For houseplant lovers looking to upgrade from a classic Monstera deliciosa, 'Esqueleto' is just as showy and impressive, with even more dramatic leaves.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The journalists were among 15 people arrested during the July 17 demonstration held in support of Imam Ayman Soliman, an Egyptian immigrant and former Cincinnati Children's chaplain who was detained by ICE several days before.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But the national security law passed on the heels of large demonstrations and the COVID-19 pandemic got the better of most booksellers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Below, executives from 10 of the exhibiting denim mills from around the globe share the highlights from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 collections that will be on view at the show.
    Carved, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Its form thus neatly meets the Kantian criterion of exhibiting its purpose.
    Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • There’s an unspeakable political situation, work work work, the constant need of wiping of things, the siren call of a gazillion gaudy facets of the internet.
    Kate Colby October 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The show was marred only by an audio mix that dimmed Coleman’s evocative voice amid a wash of instruments — at least from this reviewer’s spot in the Fox — but the Red Clay Strays’ impact shone through nevertheless.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Our staff is showing a lot of faith in the New York Rangers this season.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025

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