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
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2026
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Right on the Las Vegas strip, a dark hotel ballroom awash in magenta light is filled with the sound of a live electric guitar as models dressed in black strut up and down a catwalk, flaunting fabulous hair.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The slideshow featured multiple photos of Scherzinger flaunting her toned abs in a blue bikini, with the ocean waves visible behind her.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Jackman and Foster have not shied away from the spotlight, flaunting their romance in both Hollywood and New York.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
Four upstairs bedrooms include a palatial primary suite flaunting a fireside sitting area and a bath spotlighted by a steam shower and a private balcony.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Her political outspokenness and fearlessness in challenging the danger women face in flaunting their sexuality, particularly in her native Argentina, is one of her strengths, as is her ability to imagine a new world where that violence doesn’t exist.
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E.r. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
To see her teammates Jordan Woolery keep flaunting her flashy slash line and Taylor Tinsley sharpening her wicked arsenal of pitches.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
And while Kardashian and Barker had no problem flaunting their love, others, such as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, didn't reveal details of their secret nuptials until years later.
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Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Noun
For early presidents, such trips seemed too much like regal flaunting of political power.
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Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2026
Verb
The video ad shows Martin and the others playing a group of friends embarking on a summer road trip in the countryside while flaunting their fits.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Right on the Las Vegas strip, a dark hotel ballroom awash in magenta light is filled with the sound of a live electric guitar as models dressed in black strut up and down a catwalk, flaunting fabulous hair.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The slideshow featured multiple photos of Scherzinger flaunting her toned abs in a blue bikini, with the ocean waves visible behind her.
—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Jackman and Foster have not shied away from the spotlight, flaunting their romance in both Hollywood and New York.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
Four upstairs bedrooms include a palatial primary suite flaunting a fireside sitting area and a bath spotlighted by a steam shower and a private balcony.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Her political outspokenness and fearlessness in challenging the danger women face in flaunting their sexuality, particularly in her native Argentina, is one of her strengths, as is her ability to imagine a new world where that violence doesn’t exist.
—
E.r. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
To see her teammates Jordan Woolery keep flaunting her flashy slash line and Taylor Tinsley sharpening her wicked arsenal of pitches.
—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
And while Kardashian and Barker had no problem flaunting their love, others, such as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, didn't reveal details of their secret nuptials until years later.
—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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More than 96,000 Hyundai Tucson small SUVs are being recalled because of a software error that can temporarily prevent critical information from appearing on the vehicle's display, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Everything about Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos's coupling has been a display of more is more.
Adjective
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The showy, low-maintenance shrub is resistant to pests and diseases and thrives in partial sun to partial shade.
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Hibiscus plants add tropical flair to summer gardens with their large, showy flowers and glossy green foliage.
Verb
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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
Noun
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The lawsuit stems from three demonstrations that Kil attended beginning in February 2024.
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Some research groups have converged on lightweight wearable capture, with Meta's Project Aria glasses being one example of systems being used for collecting first-person human demonstrations.
Adjective
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The Saudi Suite A wedding gift from Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia, the Burmese sapphire and diamond Saudi Suite consisted of a necklace, pendants, a ring, a bracelet, earrings, and a rather gaudy watch.
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Chawinga, the back-to-back league MVP, has been a top on-field producer for the Current since arriving in 2024 as a relative unknown, despite gaudy statistics at Chinese club Wuhan Jianghan.
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Though better known as an Oscar-winning actor, Brody has recently gained attention as a painter, exhibiting artworks that riff on work by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more.
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Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Englewood City Council called a special session on Wednesday evening to discuss whether to have its fireworks show, ultimately deciding to move forward with it.
Adjective
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And yes, the bottles are kind of garish, but don’t judge a fragrance based on its packaging!
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There are few things a Los Angeles local is less likely to do than take a Hollywood sightseeing tour on a big, garish bus.
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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