as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
at first, her flaunting of her affection for her boyfriend was funny, but after a while it became tiresome
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as in showy
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as in displaying
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 flaunting
Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
In Cúcuta, the local economy depended on Venezuelans who crossed the border to spend their powerful currency on shoes and clothes, flaunting their wealth, often buying in bulk.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
In fact, the illicit couple seemed to enjoy flaunting their fling.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026
International media seized on the time-free zone as a curiosity, and the town leaned into the branding, flaunting its freedom from the clock and inviting others to experience it.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Social media videos posted by the children of wealthy politicians and contractors flaunting their lavish lifestyles have added salt to the wounds of angry citizens, Arugay said.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
In the footage, McPhee Foster, 41, can be seen flaunting her en pointe skills as her husband David Foster plays piano in the background.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The topmost level, meanwhile, holds a plush primary suite flaunting a private terrace, a showroom-style closet, and a backlit onyx bath.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2025
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are flaunting their diplomatic skills.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
Even better, Liu does it all while flaunting her signature bleached halo-dye hairstyle and smiley piercing.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
In Cúcuta, the local economy depended on Venezuelans who crossed the border to spend their powerful currency on shoes and clothes, flaunting their wealth, often buying in bulk.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
In fact, the illicit couple seemed to enjoy flaunting their fling.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026
International media seized on the time-free zone as a curiosity, and the town leaned into the branding, flaunting its freedom from the clock and inviting others to experience it.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Social media videos posted by the children of wealthy politicians and contractors flaunting their lavish lifestyles have added salt to the wounds of angry citizens, Arugay said.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
In the footage, McPhee Foster, 41, can be seen flaunting her en pointe skills as her husband David Foster plays piano in the background.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The topmost level, meanwhile, holds a plush primary suite flaunting a private terrace, a showroom-style closet, and a backlit onyx bath.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2025
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are flaunting their diplomatic skills.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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Placing them in a silver footed bowl makes the display elegant enough for a table centerpiece for a holiday celebration.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Consumer electronics researchers are designing self-healing polymers for flexible displays and scratch-prone protective surfaces.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The performance is deliberately showy, and some voters may feel the virtuosity outweighs emotional revelation.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Whatever showy gigantism the Kennedy Center was burdened with at the start, there will almost surely be more of it after he’s done.—
Christopher Robbins,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since quilts are beautiful pieces of art, designers have taken to displaying these gorgeous blankets in their home designs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged the woman with burglary, carrying a loaded firearm in public and displaying a firearm in a threatening manner.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One of the most striking demonstrations involved encoding an image of the Mona Lisa into the smart skin.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Darnold’s stats weren’t gaudy, but his steady, mistake-free performance was what the Seahawks needed on a night Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III totaled 161 scrimmage yards and Seattle’s defense dominated.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some are diamond-studded and gaudy.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over the long weekend, the fairgrounds buzzed with industry operators discovering the spring 2026 collections of more than 1,200 exhibiting brands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thank you, wonderful residents of Minnesota and Minneapolis for exhibiting such great courage and solidarity.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tour consisted of 83 shows and marked her first arena tour.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The co-founder of Airbnb, Gebbia ran through the new website with Oz, a former television show host, during the informercial-style event.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His designs could make women and men look garish, in their unorthodox but cheesy materials (crystal mesh, latex, S&M buckles).—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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It was known that her mother sewed her sequin-heavy competition dresses, and the outfits were viewed as garish, especially when compared to Kerrigan’s understated ensembles—designed by Vera Wang, no less.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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