flaunt

verb

ˈflȯnt How to pronounce flaunt (audio)
Definition of flauntnext
as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention she playfully flaunted her engagement ring in all of her coworkers' faces

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How is the word flaunt different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of flaunt are display, exhibit, expose, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

In what contexts can display take the place of flaunt?

The synonyms display and flaunt are sometimes interchangeable, but display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When would exhibit be a good substitute for flaunt?

The words exhibit and flaunt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

Where would expose be a reasonable alternative to flaunt?

In some situations, the words expose and flaunt are roughly equivalent. However, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is parade a more appropriate choice than flaunt?

Although the words parade and flaunt have much in common, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When could show be used to replace flaunt?

The meanings of show and flaunt largely overlap; however, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flaunt Those just popping in for lunch tend to flaunt flowing two-piece sets, bohemian maxi dresses, or casual chinos and button downs. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Rural, poor voters eagerly support candidates who flaunt their devotion to big-city business interests such as utilities or real estate developers. —Steve Bousquet, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 Some lipsticks get tossed to the bottom of a bag, while this one is meant to be flaunted. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Apr. 2026 Moments later, Glover’s attempt to read a quote from Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell gets interrupted by Reid flaunting his Canadian flag, while astronaut Christina (Sarah Sherman) floats on by, sleeping and snoring. —William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunt
  1. display
  2. show
  3. exhibit
  4. unveil
  5. expose
  6. flash
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  • Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Pennsylvania Governor could be seen bustling around his office, being sure to display all of his Eagles gear to prepare for the mystery visit.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of display
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  • Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Game 5 showed two things at once.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of show
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  • Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.
    — Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • Alphabet announced plans to raise its AI spending, but also exhibited an ability to monetize AI through ad revenue and demand for cloud contract services, with a backlog of deals valued at $460 billion, according to the company’s earnings results.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Definition of exhibit
Verb
  • When la Biennale de Venezia unveils its 61st International Arte Exhibition on May 9, the Kingdom of Morocco will have its first official national pavilion within the Arsenale.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 2 May 2026
  • Sky has unveiled the hosts for the upcoming final two episodes of this first season in the shape of Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Doctor Who‘s Ncuti Gatwa.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Definition of unveil
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  • The basketball star arrived at the gala in a blush pink dress, with one shoulder exposed and the other covered by a sleeve, complete with a train.
    — Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
  • South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases, meanwhile, was conducting contact tracing in the Johannesburg region to identify if other people in South Africa were exposed to the infected cruise ship passengers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Definition of expose
Verb
  • The one that keeps flashing in my mind in the current call to ratchet down the incendiary rhetoric was Don Jr’s reaction to the near-fatal 2022 home invasion attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
  • To the left, drivers pay no mind to a flashing beacon announcing the school zone, said Gerardo Sandoval, a parent of a student at the south Charlotte magnet school.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of flash

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