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 expansive menu includes chicken and waffles, boasting crunchy, juicy white or dark meat and golden, crisp waffles.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
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Skirting the city, and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s beloved by hikers, mountain bikers, and paragliders.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Dick’s friend was bragging about his kid’s academic prowess.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The contributors grabbing the raciest headlines of late have been women bragging about sleeping with scores of men.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Vaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaunting. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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