as in to display
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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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 flaunt
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Tate flaunted his growing wealth on social media, and a following coalesced.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2026
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Although this is billed as a perfect place to shy away from paparazzi, some guests can’t resist flaunting their lifestyles (and abs) on Instagram.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Verb
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
Tate flaunted his growing wealth on social media, and a following coalesced.
—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 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
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
Although this is billed as a perfect place to shy away from paparazzi, some guests can’t resist flaunting their lifestyles (and abs) on Instagram.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunt
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The purpose of the rule is to prevent players from displaying any political or social messaging, but freedom of religion falls under the first amendment, which was Hawley’s argument, and others, all along.
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When not displaying geyser-like activity, the pool was actively boiling.
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Delta flight attendant graduation ceremonies often take place at the Delta Flight Museum near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, shown here on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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Rowe, a Bloomfield senior, and White, an assistant coach, had noticed the fight the young runners exhibited during the race.
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By this definition, a great many species exhibit some version of gender fluidity.
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Artists Equity By the time Dunkin’ unveiled Carpenter’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, more than 10 million users had already devoured the Instagram and TikTok teaser videos.
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Both pieces were only unveiled at Watches and Wonders in April.
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Outdoor ceiling fans are exposed to constant moisture and humidity.
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The Callasli dropped the pointed toe, lowered the shine and exposed considerably more skin, giving her second pink heel in three days a lighter summer shape rather than making Saturday’s shoe do another round.
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Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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WSo what happens if lightning starts flashing during a World Cup match in KC?
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“Flaunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunt. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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