vaunts

verb

present tense third-person singular of vaunt
as in boasts
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 vaunts
  1. boasts
  2. brags
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  • Former child advocacy organization CEO Aly Richards boasts endorsements from former Democratic Govs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Alaturca House boasts stacks of shelves stocked full of traditional Turkish rugs, whilst Karadeniz Antik is known for their collection of statues, and Samdan Antique has an impressive selection of midcentury furniture.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of boasts
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  • For decades that math was simply the cost of doing business in industries nobody brags about owning.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Kiffin sounds like the employee who left Applebee’s for Chili’s and then brags about the international cuisine.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Definition of brags
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“Vaunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaunts. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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