vaunting

verb

present participle of vaunt
as in boasting
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 Synonyms for vaunting
  1. boasting
  2. bragging
Verb
  • Standing at 6ft 3in and boasting both Premier League and international pedigree, the 31-year-old Portugal international has the height and physicality to make his mark in front of a defence.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • However, those who turn off the highway are greeted by a welcoming community boasting a rich maritime history and sweeping Gulf views.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of boasting
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  • But other evidence, including video and text messages of the officer bragging about the shooting, bolstered Martinez’s account and prompted a judge to dismiss the federal charges against her.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Investigators determined that earlier in the evening, Diaz and the victims were attending a party at or near the park and that Diaz had been bragging about having a new gun, firing it once into the air.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of bragging
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“Vaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaunting. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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