flaunts

verb

present tense third-person singular of flaunt
as in displays
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 flaunts Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 River Bend Overlook A bend in the Little Missouri River gives this overlook its name, which also flaunts breathtaking, panoramic views of the North Unit's badlands. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026 Ji Seon flaunts her ring and announces drinks are on her today, which brings up the mood again. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 In Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus flaunts her engagement ring after confirming engagement with Maxx Morando. — Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 The gadget flaunts the Frizzfighter Finishing Tool for keeping flyaways and frizz at bay. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunts
  1. displays
  2. exhibits
  3. unveils
  4. shows
  5. exposes
  6. flashes
  7. announces
Verb
  • An online directory displays 179 organizational logos from participating groups worldwide.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Behind the bar, a towering concrete structure displays hundreds of spirits, creating an impressive backdrop for the bartenders at work.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of displays
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  • General maturity—how someone presents themselves, exhibits accountability, practices focused listening and possesses emotional intelligence is essential.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhibits
Verb
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS LIFE OR DEATH — Conservative group unveils campaign in key state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform.
    — , FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Moncler today unveils the latest edition of Re/Icons, its project dedicated to revisiting landmark designs from the brand’s 74-year archive.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of unveils
Verb
  • The season preview shows us a lot of kissing; here’s hoping people will act more sanely this year.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That shows that the demand is there, and then the demand signals trickle down.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • De Hek, who exposes transnational scams on his blog and YouTube channel with relentless zeal, told me Pakistan’s fake companies offering literary services operate in a similar fashion to India’s scam call centers.
    — Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … OPINION ELI STEELE — NYC ICE shooting exposes how White Guilt erases personal responsibility.
    — , FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of exposes
Verb
  • This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The show then flashes forward to the other women emotionally processing the news of his overdose and coming together at Angie’s to console one another and share memories of Robert.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashes
Verb
  • Dodgers veteran infielder Miguel Rojas announces his retirement immediately after the team’s season-ending loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The award announces that demonizing Jews and the Jewish state can be a spectacularly successful legal career strategy.
    — Anne Bayefsky, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of announces

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“Flaunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunts. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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