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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  1. boasting
  2. bragging
Verb
  • With a generation of listeners boasting shorter attention spans and having a glut of releases at their disposal, projects tend to get discarded within weeks, and this kind of move can help alleviate that.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Tailored for grand-scale leisure and entertainment, a double-height, skylit entry foyer boasting a sweeping artisan ironwork staircase leads to formal living and dining rooms.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of boasting
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  • Styles has essentially bought his freedom and is bragging about it, in a roundabout way.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Some post screenshots of their trades, bragging about their bets on Sorsby’s misfortune.
    — Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bragging
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“Vaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaunting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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