as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
even the noblest of fellows have been known to vaunt a bit
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Recent Examples of vaunt
Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024
But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their centuries-old workshops, design duo Toledano & Chan’s new creation has a longer history altogether: It was carved from a meteorite that slammed into Earth around 1 million years ago.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as heir to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, vowing to continue the modernization agenda that’s brought rapid growth and vaunted Indonesia into the ranks of middle-income countries.
—Victoria Milko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
How can a political system vaunted for its checks and balances allow one person to act so freely?
—James Goldgeier, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
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This series reflects not only Muñoz’s personal experience working with his brother on their own vintage Toyota trucks, but also a particular style vaunted by working-class Latinos in Southern California.
—Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024
But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their centuries-old workshops, design duo Toledano & Chan’s new creation has a longer history altogether: It was carved from a meteorite that slammed into Earth around 1 million years ago.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as heir to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, vowing to continue the modernization agenda that’s brought rapid growth and vaunted Indonesia into the ranks of middle-income countries.
—Victoria Milko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
How can a political system vaunted for its checks and balances allow one person to act so freely?
—James Goldgeier, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaunt
Verb
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So far the strategy is working: Harvey boasts 337 legal clients.—
Alexandra Sternlicht,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, the school boasts two professionally run on-site casting offices (with one in Atlanta), which have helped place students in projects such as Juror #2, May December, XO, Kitty and more.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
Noun
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At 88, the blues legend still prowls the stage like a man with something to prove—but there’s also a real sensitivity to his swagger.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Speaking of which, here’s where audiences first became acquainted with Ewan McGregor, who alongside Kerry Fox and Christopher Eccleston serves up so much charismatic, 20-something rebellious swagger that he was destined to become a movie star.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Verb
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For the better part of a week, Kamei will have bragging rights for having the largest Alamo Drafthouse in the nation in her city.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
21 June 2025
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The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s B Tennis Team wrapped up a stellar spring season by clinching the championship in the Tennis Competitors of San Diego league—beating out seven local teams and claiming bragging rights across the courts, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
Noun
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After his death the day after Easter at age 88, Francis was hailed for pushing Catholics and others to forsake egotism and materialism in favor of a kinder, more tolerant world focused above all on the marginalized.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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On October 15, 1924, André Breton published a manifesto that was as notable for its belligerence as its egotism.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lilian wondered if she and her husband, even in this new, plain life, were marked in some way, then laughed at her self-importance.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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In Roman Catholic traditions, some theologians consider pride — or the idea of unchecked self-importance or arrogance — the original and most serious sin.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Trump prattles on about the economy while the actors freeze behind him in their ancient Galilee garb.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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She was getting winded on our walk, and her prattle was broken up by heavy breaths.—
Joshua Cohen,
The New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The unknowing apprentice blabs about red hair and more to Cressida, who then takes the information to blackmail Penelope into paying her a huge sum.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 June 2024
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But things turn sour when Eloise blabs about Colin helping Pen to Cressida and another one of the ladies nearby hears it … and well, gossip is meant to be spread right?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
16 May 2024
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