as in rhodomontade
boastful speech or writing
if you believe the gasconade of his memoirs, he pretty much won World War II on his own
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as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
the Baron Münchhausen was so notorious for gasconading about his purported exploits as soldier and hunter that his name has become synonymous with the telling of tall tales
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Recent Examples of gasconade
Robert Klemko, The MMQB, 13 July 2017
Noun
His early career was marked by the sort of gasconade many fans of the NFL had come to adore and many MLB executives and players had come to loathe.
—Robert Klemko, The MMQB, 13 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasconade
Verb
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So far, positive reviews from critics and publications have been pouring in for the sequel, which boasts a stellar 92% Rotten Tomatoes score.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The league also boasts team owners like Flavor Flav, Gillie Da Kid, Wallo and others.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Berg’s favorite archive discovery was tipped by Ben Harper: low res hot air balloon footage from the Eurockeenes festival on the French/Swiss border.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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For a different perspective on the magnificent landscape, a dawn hot air balloon ride offers unparalleled views.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump bragged about a drive that was caught on camera and shared on the internet.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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And the services themselves are nothing to brag about.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Trump ordered some 450 federal agents to patrol the nation's capital and target crime on Aug. 9 and 10 amid his escalating rhetoric condemning violent crime in the city.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Celina Stewart, the CEO of the League of Women Voters, agreed, telling Glamour that this sort of rhetoric should be treated seriously.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For example, china sets, silverware, crystal, and collectibles will all bring a more showstopping effect when displayed altogether.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, those who are less party-minded will love other events like the Classic Car Parade, and should plan on visiting the oversized flower displays that decorate the city.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That means subway rumbles, office chatter, and café chaos all fade into the background.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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For years, there has been chatter among technologists in national security circles about the need to improve software delivery in the federal government.—
Lisa Umberger,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Gasconade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasconade. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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