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
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  • That fine old aristocrat is a half brother to the Maharajah of Nagod, and his former prime minister, boasting the impressive name and title of Lal Sahib Lal Bhargavendra Singh.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The current members are entrancing, boasting a gorgeous blend of voices and guitar.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of boasting
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  • Pitt receiver Tyreek Robinson’s fishing habit might never have reached Narduzzi’s attention if the Monongahela hadn’t coughed up a 5- to 6-pound bass worth bragging about.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because Davis has spoken extensively about his role in the case, including in interviews with Los Angeles police and the media, in a 2019 tell-all book and during several bragging interviews done to promote the publication.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bragging
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“Vaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaunting. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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