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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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Recent Examples of flaunted
The Longhorns took a 1-point lead into the fourth, but down the stretch, South Carolina flaunted its clutch gene.
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Zach Powell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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
In a city where wealth is flaunted, Shehu, 54, maintains a low profile.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Wauchope may not have styled the bombshell hair parade that took place on the pink carpet outside, but the look was flaunted nonetheless.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Like certain heroines of Henry James, her favorite writer, Alice flaunted a chic that was notable in a backwater.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Sha’Carri Richardson, after blazing through the Women’s 100 Metres Final, flaunted multi-colored long nails.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Zach Powell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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
In a city where wealth is flaunted, Shehu, 54, maintains a low profile.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Wauchope may not have styled the bombshell hair parade that took place on the pink carpet outside, but the look was flaunted nonetheless.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Like certain heroines of Henry James, her favorite writer, Alice flaunted a chic that was notable in a backwater.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Sha’Carri Richardson, after blazing through the Women’s 100 Metres Final, flaunted multi-colored long nails.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunted
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While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.—
Linne Halpern,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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The message is being displayed continuously cycled on the electric billboard along Interstate 95 in New Haven near Tweed New Haven Airport.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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From setting records as a Texas high school prep star to announcing his presence to the world in the Rose Bowl to becoming the NFL receiving king, Smith-Njigba has exhibited excellence at every level.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her paintings were exhibited in galleries in Westport and at the nearby Silvermine Guild.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Staff at Hearst took note this week of the frequency in which board member and scion Austin Hearst dined with Epstein in 2013; emails showed Epstein invited Hearst to visit his home, and the two planned a trip together to visit Harvard.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Sunday before 70,823 at Levi’s Stadium, the unit showed the world there is room for more than one hard-hitting, suffocating defense in Seahawks history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the second image, Corey flashed two thumbs up while lying shirtless in a hospital bed.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Nesbitt, who notched four assists and three steals, flashed both a sense of how to score and also get his teammates involved Friday.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dunkin', famous for its donuts, unveiled its iced coffee in 1995.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2016, Musk unveiled plans to send at least a million humans to Mars and establish a self-sustaining city there, estimating that the first human mission could take place in 2024.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Israeli intelligence expert Sima Shein has warned that negotiations narrowly focused on nuclear restrictions could leave Israel exposed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mike elects to go out on his own, and thus Money dispatches the mangy-looking kill machine Orman (Barry Keoghan; bleach-blond hair plus exposed roots = sociopath) to intercept Mike’s next job and take him down.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, the city officials announced an order that directs the city's health department and the Department of City Development to work together to determine the best course of action to attract and retain grocery stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Big claims, limited proof, and growing concerns The startup has not yet announced commercial availability or pricing.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Flaunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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