BOASTS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

boasts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of boast

as in brags

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 contains

to have within the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

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noun

plural of boast

as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown the school's boast was a winning football team

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Westinghouse boasts a strong operating business with recurring revenue from supporting over half the world's reactors and its AP1000 technology. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Yes, Marvel Studios now boasts the four largest openings of all time at the domestic box office. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026 Su’s bio on the EDI Media website boasts that in 2012 then-state Assemblyman Curt Hagman put forth a resolution giving Su his own day in California. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 However, Denmark is the same size and has two automatic relegation places, yet boasts more than double the homegrown under-20 minutes. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Coming inside, the Cruiser 700's interior boasts a full-width digital instrument panel and a big floating central display. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 Boults boasts a similar resume, which includes 37 offers from the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas Tech, SMU and more. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026 Made from a nylon-spandex blend that boasts UPF 50-plus and moisture-wicking properties, these tapered pants will keep you cool throughout the day. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 The 3,934-acre park boasts a multitude of trails for hiking and biking. — Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

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There are few places where contradictions between the president's boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November's midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 There are few places where contradictions between the president’s boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November’s midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday. — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The canyon's rim offers stunning panoramas for miles and miles, while the inner corridor boasts multicolored rock layers carved by the Colorado River. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation 5 Deal The SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PS5 boasts read speeds of up to 1,000MB per second, which ensures quick transfer between the external SSD and your console's internal storage. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026 In opening statements last month, Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng said several men, including Smiley Martin, had made boasts earlier that evening in videos recorded on Marconi Avenue that helped fuel the confrontation between rival groups. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026 The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder boasts speed, elite length, a wide catch radius and field-stretching ability. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 Its leaders are also in a weaker position than their boasts of victory would suggest. — Marc Champion, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026

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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

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An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Several of these have yielded extraordinary treasures, many of which are on display at the town’s dazzling National Museum.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 July 2026

Definition of treasures

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The ship holds 3,260 guests and features 1,646 staterooms, with more restaurants, bars, and lounges than either ship before it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Wiederaenders holds a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

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As wildfires continue to rage across southern France, George and Amal Clooney are facing the possible loss of one of the crown jewels of their $50 million property portfolio.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
Last week, the Louvre reopened its Apollo Gallery, now empty, as the jewels are still missing.

— News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026

Definition of jewels

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Europe’s teams routinely dominate and win FIFA trophies like the men’s World Cup and Club World Cup that are its biggest revenue earners.

— Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Baresi is regarded as an AC Milan icon, having spent his entire 20-year career with the club, winning six Serie A titles and three top European trophies, and captaining the team for 15 seasons before retiring in 1997.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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But the current facility lacks features like a gymnasium, an outdoor soccer field and an auditorium, which Stewart said are important for a well-rounded educational environment.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The licensed players and NIL concept revived the college game, but complicated features like this beloved one.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of features

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He was named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year and drew preseason All-American honors.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones earned MVP honors off the bench with 22 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists, narrowly missing just the second triple-double in All-Star Game history.

— Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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