as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
in a crowing speech, the mayor thanked all who had helped get her reelected
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as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph
being the home of the new Super Bowl champs was the first thing that city residents had to crow about in a very long time
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as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
the in-your-face crowing by some of the winning athletes at the Olympics was embarrassing
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Adjective
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Tuesday's match marked a triumphant return for the seven-time Grand Slam champion, who beat Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 in her opening round match at Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025 -
The second homer, Volpe’s 12th of the year, tied the game at eight and marked a triumphant moment for a player whose entire game has been criticized for weeks.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The hotel's interiors are a high-end delight, with rooms boasting leather furnishings, plush bedding, and marble baths.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
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The sequel has been well-received by both critics and audiences, boasting a 72% critics score and an 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Bobby Lee is proud of Borderlands, but his experience at the movie's premiere wasn't entirely pleasant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Pursuing a relationship in order to feel proud of oneself, more competent or even validated.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Martin jumped in to say that Short was bragging about his own hairdo on the car ride to the award show.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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For many professionals—especially those from cultures that emphasize collaboration over individual recognition—describing their impact can feel uncomfortably like bragging.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The performance of this ecstatic number is powerfully mood-elevating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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That youthful energy was apparent Tuesday evening, as both cautiously optimistic canvassers and ecstatic supporters lined the streets of central Brooklyn, creating a party-like atmosphere that spread from poll sites into the surrounding neighborhoods.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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“Crowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowing. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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