VAPOR Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

vapor

verb

Definition of vapor

as in to boast

to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess a faded Southern belle tiresomely vaporing about all the handsome beaux she had in her long-ago youth

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Recent Examples of vapor Scorching flames turn it to vapor and keep heating that steam to more than 400 degrees Fahrenheit before sending it out around Manhattan. — Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 Volatility, even if reduced in new products, means droplets can go from liquid to vapor and travel on the wind, even after spraying. — The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2024 This gradually increases the amount of vapor produced as the system absorbs heat and converts liquid to vapor. — Issam Mudawar, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2023 The other challenge was the presence of both liquid and vapor the refrigeration cycle. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 June 2021 See All Example Sentences for vapor

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Glicine is open only for dinners and boasts a Michelin star thanks to the talent of its chef, Giuseppe Stanzione, who reimagines classic Mediterranean dishes with both a la carte and tasting menus.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
In response to the mural, the city of Bristol, which boasts an international reputation for street art, including producing the artist Banksy, received strong pushback from its local arts community.

— Francesca Aton for ArtNews, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of boast

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Some post screenshots of their trades, bragging about their bets on Sorsby’s misfortune.

— Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2026
During a hearing over that issue last month, prosecutors revealed jailhouse recordings in which Lavie bragged about exploiting Cloobeck.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of brag

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The one in the middle is blowing a bubble, with her legs stretched out and propped up on the chair of the girl in front of her.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
But San Diego then blew the game open in the seventh, chasing Glasnow and scoring three times off reliever Justin Wrobleski on run-scoring singles by Austin Hays, Salas and Tatis.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of blow

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Indeed, Lee has historically displayed a talent for omniscient narration.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Jose Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, confirmed last week that the current concept calls for creating the museum in the center of the library’s first floor, potentially displaying antique cars owned by the city, as well as photographs and paintings.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

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