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as in to brag
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
the school's boast was a winning football team
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Recent Examples of boast
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Indeed, the Gotham Award-winning show boasts several A-list guest stars in each episode.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Eight years in the making, the $41 million project from the development firm, J Street Hospitality, is likely to attract many locals, given its boast of having the only rooftop bar in Coronado.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The formula boasts a nourishing, plumping blend of 85% skincare ingredients and 15% weightless pigment.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Indeed, the Gotham Award-winning show boasts several A-list guest stars in each episode.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2025
Noun
Twangy instrumentation plays the background to Elliott’s boasts of sipping Alize in the club, turning it over to Lady Saw to provide some island flavor to the bizarro club cut.
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—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Eight years in the making, the $41 million project from the development firm, J Street Hospitality, is likely to attract many locals, given its boast of having the only rooftop bar in Coronado.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
Verb
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Newsom bragged for the last couple of years that California was the first state to provide government health care to all low-income people, regardless of immigration status.—
Thomas D. Elias,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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The two will fight for bragging rights when the Raiders host the Browns on Nov. 23.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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This newsletter contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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As of Friday evening, the blaze has been fully contained.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Our ideology is that trunks are synonymous with treasures, created with intricate artistry and deep emotion, meant to be passed down through generations.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The treasure is in each performance, one as different, complex and unfailingly compelling.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Qasem Hassan held her hand, which was trembling, and wrote out a prescription for her.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The Angels held the third-worst batting average (.229) and fourth-worst on-base percentage (.301) in MLB a year ago.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The voluminous gown featured shades of brown with jewel embellishments cascading down the bodice and skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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There’s still a long, difficult road ahead before the jewel of the coast could separate from the city of San Diego and incorporate as its own municipality.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Royals rely on strong defense There were several defensive highlights in the series.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Creating a new land development subsidiary and pursuing the designation of a portion of U.S. 12 as a scenic byway are among the highlights of the new 20-year strategic plan being considered by the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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An Architect Among his many honors, Les Paul is one of the very few artists with a permanent, stand-alone exhibit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The decision about the honor was made by the board of directors of La Biennale, based on the recommendation of the artistic director of the festival, Alberto Barbera, organizers said Monday.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Gauff raised the winner’s trophy aloft, then kissed it several times.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Luka Modric, the player with the most trophies (28) in the club’s history, and Lucas Vazquez will not have their expiring contracts renewed — both will leave, but not until after a last hurrah at this tournament.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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