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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The new location is massive, boasting a design that draws inspiration from the Halo Board inside the nearby Intuit Dome.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026 -
Like its Irvine siblings, the upcoming Goldfinch, boasting indoor and patio seating, will feature seasonal American fare alongside a cocktail program.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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That is, by throwing gonzo parties and bidding for cool points by bragging about having swum to Jeffrey Epstein's island.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Prosecutors say Ross shot and killed one victim, injured a young woman who was shielding her infant, and later recorded a rap song bragging about the murder.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Vaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaunting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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