as in boasting
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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Following the deal the company becomes part of an industrial pole boasting 60 looms, viewed as pivotal in strengthening Achille Pinto’s weaving capabilities.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Wasserman is one of the largest talent agencies in the music business, with a roster boasting hundreds of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Phish, SZA, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Childish Gambino, Janelle Monae, Animal Collective, Geese, and Tyler, the Creator.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some of Exum’s text messages to co-workers bragging about his marksmanship have already been published in court.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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There’s a big difference between bragging and being clear about your contributions.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Gasconading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasconading. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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