as in boasting
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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Up a winding staircase (or the home’s elevator), the primary suite sprawls out over the entire upper floor, boasting dual offices, bathrooms, and walk-in closets, plus a fireplace and a private deck.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Wander Panama City Dunes is a luxe retreat boasting a seamless blend of comfort and elegance, with a balcony overlooking the ocean and pool for incredible views.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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So, documenting one of his first shows in New York feels less about bragging to your friends online, or even generating a watchable clip, and more about capturing history.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bronstein says the lines between reality and what appears to be reality are blurred as bragging spills over to personal lives and work, projecting, exaggerating and competing for attention.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Vaporing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaporing. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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