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
Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The first is that Chalamet brought his mother, Nicole Flender, as his date to the ceremony, instead of once again flaunting his relationship with reality TV star Kylie Jenner, as entertainment journalist Rob Shuter noted.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
And here in the Lehigh Valley, as nationally, the party’s chances of regaining the Houses may rest in the callused hands of candidates like Brooks, who are flaunting their blue-collar bona fides in hopes of winning back lower- and middle-income voters who drifted to Trump in droves.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Seyfried’s been flaunting her relationship with Miu Miu as of late.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
That is not to say Al-Rashid is at all into showing off or flaunting his wealth.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
But most just looked like fashionable music fans, flaunting boots and baggy denim while taking selfies.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 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
Verb
Stella crossed the street and loitered outside the store window displaying haughty mannequins flaunting swagger coats.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The first is that Chalamet brought his mother, Nicole Flender, as his date to the ceremony, instead of once again flaunting his relationship with reality TV star Kylie Jenner, as entertainment journalist Rob Shuter noted.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
And here in the Lehigh Valley, as nationally, the party’s chances of regaining the Houses may rest in the callused hands of candidates like Brooks, who are flaunting their blue-collar bona fides in hopes of winning back lower- and middle-income voters who drifted to Trump in droves.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Seyfried’s been flaunting her relationship with Miu Miu as of late.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
That is not to say Al-Rashid is at all into showing off or flaunting his wealth.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
But most just looked like fashionable music fans, flaunting boots and baggy denim while taking selfies.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Together, these cosmic ingredients could keep auroras active tonight, offering skywatchers another chance to glimpse the colorful display dancing across higher-latitude skies.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Noah is really careful about not having any performances in the show, like with showy moments.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The heated in-ground pool and bluestone patio in the backyard sit naturally within the space, and the overall effect is more understated than showy.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The mission, expected to last about 10 days, is a critical demonstration that NASA's Orion crew capsule can handle a lunar mission with humans aboard before a landing is attempted as early as 2028.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 1,000 m² space overlooking the old port view will boast a large virtual production demonstration stage this year as well as booths and conference spaces.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The coin, which breaks with the country’s longstanding tradition of not featuring a living person on its currency, joins a swiftly growing list of other Trumpian imprints on arts and culture, including architectural choices deemed gaudy and garish by experts and laypeople alike.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Racers live up to their name with fast pace and gaudy point totals.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In one case, he was charged in October 2024 with exhibiting a weapon.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Far from exhibiting a coherent or consistent set of values, carnival has been co-opted by—and used to promote the philosophies of—various movements, from the Protestant Reformation to National Socialism.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s directed by Linus O’Brien, the son of Richard O’Brien, the British New Zealander who wrote the show (and played Riff Raff) and then went on a gender odyssey.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its top show was Cuomo, which averaged 289,000 viewers, up 65%, and 45,000 among adults 25-54, up 114%.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over beats as blunt, chromatic, and gleefully stupid as a Jeff Koons sculpture, the singer has vied to make hyperpop more garish and alarming by being hornier, messier, and more extreme than her peers.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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The coin, which breaks with the country’s longstanding tradition of not featuring a living person on its currency, joins a swiftly growing list of other Trumpian imprints on arts and culture, including architectural choices deemed gaudy and garish by experts and laypeople alike.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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