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as in played
to engage in activity for amusement
from sailing to snorkeling, each day we sported at a different activity offered by the beach resort
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as in danced
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
sported his flashy new car by driving it all over town
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Recent Examples of sported
His black hat sported a colorful feather.
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Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Both players entertained the crowd, hitting occasional underhanded serves and between-the-legs winners, and Tiafoe sported a Charlotte Hornets jersey for the match.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
In 1977, Keaton starred in Allen's Annie Hall as the title character, who sported a wardrobe that mimicked Keaton's own — menswear, vests, and structured trousers — and cemented the actress's status as a style icon.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
The English model, son of soccer legend David Beckham and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, sported a vintage Audemars Piguet Bamboo at the Singapore Grand Prix.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Some of the additional celebrities to have sported the Miss Z include Kerry Washington and Doja Cat.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
The first vacuum, which sported its tell-tale futuristic look, debuted in 1993 and has helped cement the brand as a leader in the powerful suction department.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
The ink is also a nod to Depp's character Captain Jack Sparrow, who sported an almost identical tattoo in Pirates of the Caribbean — though the on-screen one flies away from the body, while the actor's real-life ink flies towards his.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kidman sported bangs with a fresh new wavy cut for the SS26 Chanel Runway Presentation for Paris Fashion Week.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Both players entertained the crowd, hitting occasional underhanded serves and between-the-legs winners, and Tiafoe sported a Charlotte Hornets jersey for the match.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
In 1977, Keaton starred in Allen's Annie Hall as the title character, who sported a wardrobe that mimicked Keaton's own — menswear, vests, and structured trousers — and cemented the actress's status as a style icon.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
The English model, son of soccer legend David Beckham and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, sported a vintage Audemars Piguet Bamboo at the Singapore Grand Prix.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Some of the additional celebrities to have sported the Miss Z include Kerry Washington and Doja Cat.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
The first vacuum, which sported its tell-tale futuristic look, debuted in 1993 and has helped cement the brand as a leader in the powerful suction department.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
The ink is also a nod to Depp's character Captain Jack Sparrow, who sported an almost identical tattoo in Pirates of the Caribbean — though the on-screen one flies away from the body, while the actor's real-life ink flies towards his.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kidman sported bangs with a fresh new wavy cut for the SS26 Chanel Runway Presentation for Paris Fashion Week.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sported
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The cast has remained famously close over the years, notably coming together to pay tribute to the late Bob Saget, who played core character Danny Tanner, following his death in 2022.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to his obituary, Funkhouser was born an Air Force brat in Michigan and played football in high school.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dresses swished and dress shoes clacked against the floor as couples danced for bragging rights in one of the biggest celebrations of Black culture in KC.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Jen is also overjoyed that this journey has helped her share an unforgettable experience with her mom, who danced with her during Dedication Night.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the next window, eight bales of fiber are displayed, marked with the brand’s coat of arms, initially used as a stamp to mark its raw material.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Onana never really displayed that.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Building on this, the researchers recreated this process in the lab.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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The moment was recreated using actors in Netflix series The Crown and has gone newly viral after it was posted alongside other examples of Kate's pre-royal fashion and a real image of a young William.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Martha Stewart and Naomi Watts have already hopped on the wide-leg jeans trend, as well as Joanna Gaines who recently stepped out in a dark blue pair.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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And finally… Mark Critchley hopped across to Belgium to find out more about Manchester United’s new goalkeeper, Senne Lammens.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The welcome desk exhibited a fist-sized hole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Yore duffel bag was exhibited in its pattern pieces, illustrating the 78 parts and 72 hours of craftsmanship required for each creation.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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That touched off an argument, during which Sweeney flashed a gun in his hip, according to the complaint.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The 35-year-old flashed a smile on the red carpet outside the film screening; her lip gloss accentuating the thick layer of black eyeliner on her eyelids.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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But what made this win truly unmatched wasn’t the leaderboard but the moment his son Frankie sprinted across the 18th green and leaped into his arms.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Yes, the team that led comfortably all game, that leaped ahead 20-3, went up by as much as 31-10 and had to punt just twice.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Sported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sported. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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