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 Go for something more subtle and the Emira flaunts its crisp curves and wedgy profile, doing a convincing impression of a full-fledged supercar. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 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
  • Next to the workshop, a small showroom displays scarves, shawls, jackets, bags and other products made from Pulu and Zeter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The yacht also displays an impressive art collection, featuring works by Joan Miró, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, and David Hockney.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of displays
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  • Learn about the area’s earliest Native American inhabitants, the Saura, plus exhibits about the area’s granite quarrying, farming, and textile industries.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The historical site has picnic areas and Courage Trail, which exhibits along the trail details about the Battle of Island Mound.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of exhibits
Verb
  • So a pinch of surprising depth proves to be the most unwieldy move when Roth unveils a resonantly nasty surprise for his story’s endgame.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Alibaba unveils its largest AI model yet, DeepSeek's latest model is ultra-low cost.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of unveils
Verb
  • The pricing shows just how wide that opportunity has become, whilst a Voyageur Celina Backpack sits at around $495, the brand’s McLaren luggage collection can reach $2,695+.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • In astrology, Venus governs love, pleasure, money, relationships and values, while Pluto exposes what’s lingering beneath the surface.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Bad prompts stay bad prompts because asking for help refining them exposes the dependency.
    — Nohar Zmora, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of exposes
Verb
  • As Robert Spillane works through a quiet camp, fellow inside linebacker Christian Elliss flashes again and again, this time in coverage during 7-on-7s with a pass breakup.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Danny Trejo flashes a smile at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on July 25.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of flashes
Verb
  • Concertgoers gather outside Chase Center after a message announces that Earth, Wind and Fire is unable to perform due to a medical emergency involving a member of the band in San Francisco, California, August 6, 2026.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That is why Whole Foods Market, the nation’s largest natural grocer, today announces a partnership with the National Young Farmers Coalition to launch the Next Generation Farmer Fund.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of announces

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