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 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 Then there’s the rebuilt water tower, which flaunts a gym, a full bath, and a double-height office. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunts
  1. displays
  2. exhibits
  3. unveils
  4. shows
  5. exposes
  6. flashes
  7. announces
Verb
  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of displays
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  • In nearly every mammal that exhibits a nursing-specific reflex like this, the behavior fades out once that need disappears.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • And while the dogs are definitely the stars of the show, young Ryder exhibits some admirable qualities too.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 July 2026
Definition of exhibits
Verb
  • Georgia Tech unveils its new football uniforms in its partnership with Under Armour.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Interactive displays and videos provide a lot of amusement, and some of the collection unveils strange facts about the now-controversial above-ground testing.
    — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of unveils
Verb
  • Video released by Iranian state media shows patients being evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Wednesday.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • An analysis of a torrent of public comments submitted on a White House proposal to change the way federal contracts and grants are doled out shows a widespread rebuke of the potential change by scientists and others.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • More often than not, heavy rain exposes small maintenance issues that have gone unnoticed for months or even years.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
  • Rose’s story exposes the truly devastating human toll of these cuts.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 July 2026
Definition of exposes
Verb
  • Jennifer Garner flashes a smile at The Five Star Weekend Premiere held at The Hammer Museum on July 8 in Los Angeles.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Dent works to instill a culture of swift response anytime a light outside a room door flashes on.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of flashes
Verb
  • This development means Californians will be able to check out a state parks pass for free at their local library for the foreseeable future, unless a governor or the Legislature announces otherwise.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Decades later, Guinevere brings out her ghostwritten memoir at the exact moment her estranged sibling announces an art installation called Mother.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of announces

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