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 Anderson first flaunted a copper mullet at Paris Fashion Week and later maintained the look for additional public appearances. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026 Tatiana flaunted a gold dress at the American Ballet Theatre's annual Spring Gala and 70th anniversary season opener back in 2010. —Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025 Timothée Chalamet rocked his ultra-cool Urban Jürgensen UJ-2, Tyler, the Creator flexed what appears to be a chic Pierre Balmain dress watch, and Kevin O’Leary flaunted both a vintage Patek and a gold Seiko in a high-low of horology. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025 Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are flaunting their diplomatic skills. —Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flaunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunt
  1. display
  2. show
  3. exhibit
  4. unveil
  5. expose
  6. flash
Verb
  • Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Behind him was a screen displaying X posts.
    — Donald Moynihan, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • Professionals are implicitly urged to respond faster, compress the calendar and add more tracking to show work in motion.
    — Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Earnings beat despite falling car sales The earnings report showed a company in transition.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of show
Verb
  • The current scenario exhibits characteristics of both—not as drastic as the 77% crash of 2022, yet the institutional de-risking reflects similar structural challenges from that period.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The newborn is the first primate born at the Bronx Zoo’s new immersive World of Darkness exhibit, the WCS said.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of exhibit
Verb
  • In 2019, Amazon unveiled its plans to build a constellation of low Earth satellites.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Denmark plans tougher deportation laws COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Denmark unveiled a legal reform on Friday allowing foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes to be deported.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of unveil
Verb
  • Dell is finally good at something—but as her behavior becomes riskier and a shadowy troll threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Such vague commands, the court said, leave agents guessing how to respond during fast-moving protest situations and expose them to possible contempt sanctions.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of expose
Verb
  • His face seemed to flash through colors, his cheeks rouged, then went pink, then yellow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Outside, the world flashes by, a slideshow of rivers growing into oceans, deserts rising into mountains and cities sprawling then receding into darkness as the train thunders on through the night.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Definition of flash

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“Flaunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunt. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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