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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 treasures
an asset that brings praise or renown
the school's boast was a winning football team
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Recent Examples of boasts
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Speaking of elegant formulas—for a popular K-beauty SPF, Round Lab’s Birch Juice sunscreen boasts a smooth, hydrating texture that feels neutral on skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
The property spans a rolling ridgeline of meadows and forests sitting at 4,800 feet, with 12 upscale cabins and six suites surrounding a central lodge that boasts an expansive dining room flanked by a large hearth on one side and a wall of glass on the other.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Abughazaleh boasts more than 650,000 followers on social media and led the field in fundraising with over $3 million since launching her bid, according to campaign finance data.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The official TikTok sound currently boasts nearly 150,000 clips.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
Goddard grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the home of rocket scientists who gave us the atomic bomb, and still boasts the highest IQ per capita in America.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Yet the East African country now boasts a growth rate over 7 percent, and the government is aiming for optimistic but achievable double-digit growth.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Disney, the largest film studio in terms of marketshare, currently boasts a 60-day window.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
More broadly, his boasts about an economic golden age appeared increasingly at odds with popular sentiment, giving Democrats an opening on the issue of affordability.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
Where to draw the line between acceptable boasts and unverified claims can be contentious.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Pavia continually backed up his boasts and the SEC offensive player of the year led Vanderbilt, which didn't receive a single vote on the AP's preseason poll, to the cusp of a CFP berth, so that's good enough for a second-place vote for me.
—Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Karp brushed aside critics of Palantir’s strategic direction, but a closer look at the trading floor suggested his boasts were no match for market structure.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
But the indictments are startling for their paucity compared with the charges described in Patel’s boasts.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s perfect unless the boasts are about ghosts for three quarters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
McDonagh’s skill at crisp dialogue and character in his movies is evident in the opening scene for the teaser trailer where Chris boasts of his body count as an assassin worldwide, which has Lee warning against talk of killing people on an airplane.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Speaking of elegant formulas—for a popular K-beauty SPF, Round Lab’s Birch Juice sunscreen boasts a smooth, hydrating texture that feels neutral on skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
The property spans a rolling ridgeline of meadows and forests sitting at 4,800 feet, with 12 upscale cabins and six suites surrounding a central lodge that boasts an expansive dining room flanked by a large hearth on one side and a wall of glass on the other.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Abughazaleh boasts more than 650,000 followers on social media and led the field in fundraising with over $3 million since launching her bid, according to campaign finance data.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The official TikTok sound currently boasts nearly 150,000 clips.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
Goddard grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the home of rocket scientists who gave us the atomic bomb, and still boasts the highest IQ per capita in America.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Yet the East African country now boasts a growth rate over 7 percent, and the government is aiming for optimistic but achievable double-digit growth.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Disney, the largest film studio in terms of marketshare, currently boasts a 60-day window.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Newsom’s other boasts of climate change, tax credits and housing spending all sound nice.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
More broadly, his boasts about an economic golden age appeared increasingly at odds with popular sentiment, giving Democrats an opening on the issue of affordability.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
Where to draw the line between acceptable boasts and unverified claims can be contentious.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Pavia continually backed up his boasts and the SEC offensive player of the year led Vanderbilt, which didn't receive a single vote on the AP's preseason poll, to the cusp of a CFP berth, so that's good enough for a second-place vote for me.
—Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Karp brushed aside critics of Palantir’s strategic direction, but a closer look at the trading floor suggested his boasts were no match for market structure.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
But the indictments are startling for their paucity compared with the charges described in Patel’s boasts.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s perfect unless the boasts are about ghosts for three quarters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
Verb
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Trump often brags that jobs are going to people born in the United States, rather than to immigrants.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Early in the premiere, M brags about her party guests devouring her fancy salad.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The base contains batteries as the power source and a cooling system, while the top part is used to blast out rays.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Each box contains five pancakes (individually layered with parchment paper for easy separation) that fit in a medium-sized pan.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, this is an excellent day to buy wardrobe treasures for yourself.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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They were unearthed by the eagle eye of wunderkind antique dealer Jamie Sharp, a rising star in the world of vintage treasures and, so, a natural partner for The Vault.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The country holds reserves equivalent to 254 days of domestic consumption.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In two-round elections, like California holds for governor, a variation could be employed.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Paltrow’s look featured clean lines and minimal makeup, letting her natural beauty and Harry Winston jewels shine.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The seeds are located within the individual red jewels, called arils.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Considered a national hero for Finns, his trophies are displayed in a glass cabinet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Heritage Gallery displays trophies, rings, and memorabilia from the team’s five Super Bowl victories.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Torque-vectoring control and performance braking package The four-wheel-drive version of the Ti3 adds a series of premium features aimed at improving performance, comfort, and the overall driving experience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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At 88, the legendary artist, dressed in a black smock, was filmed walking through the eroded sculptural features of the badlands, her face furrowed by age, her eyes still blazing.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The naming of Doolysaurus huhmini honors both the fictional icon and the very real Min Huh, a pioneering paleontologist who spent 30 years preserving Korea’s fossil heritage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The film earned multiple Hong Kong Film Award honors, including best screenplay and acting prizes for Rain Lau.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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