as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
even the noblest of fellows have been known to vaunt a bit
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as in swagger
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Recent Examples of vaunt
Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as heir to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, vowing to continue the modernization agenda that’s brought rapid growth and vaunted Indonesia into the ranks of middle-income countries.
—Victoria Milko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
How can a political system vaunted for its checks and balances allow one person to act so freely?
—James Goldgeier, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
For a team as vaunted as UConn for its offensive attack that might seem out of character.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
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But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their centuries-old workshops, design duo Toledano & Chan’s new creation has a longer history altogether: It was carved from a meteorite that slammed into Earth around 1 million years ago.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as heir to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, vowing to continue the modernization agenda that’s brought rapid growth and vaunted Indonesia into the ranks of middle-income countries.
—Victoria Milko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
How can a political system vaunted for its checks and balances allow one person to act so freely?
—James Goldgeier, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
For a team as vaunted as UConn for its offensive attack that might seem out of character.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaunt
Verb
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As of Wednesday, the website boasted the festival's for-sale brand asset package and a digital auction form for those interested in putting in an offer.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Green House boasts 180-degree views of Joshua Tree National Park, including both the San Jacinto and Gorgonio mountain ranges.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He was beloved as a teammate and carries himself with a contagious swagger.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the charming and eccentric Swede still sees a few big personalities on tour that could rival his own swagger.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some of the ads bragged about Stellantis brands' U.S. heritage, including reminding people of Jeep’s hero role during World War II, according to published reports.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk, who launched the Department of Government Efficiency, which is at the heart of the shake-up of the federal government, has bragged about his tactics in rooting out leaks at his companies.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For all his egotism, there was something selfless in his work.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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For all his egotism, there was something selfless in his work.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stepping away from self-importance and vanity could be challenging, so solidifying friendships and partnerships is the best way to handle the New Moon.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
24 Apr. 2025
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People high on grandiose narcissism exhibit an inflated sense of superiority or self-importance, a lack of empathy, overconfidence, and entitlement.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
9 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Trump prattles on about the economy while the actors freeze behind him in their ancient Galilee garb.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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She was getting winded on our walk, and her prattle was broken up by heavy breaths.—
Joshua Cohen,
The New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The unknowing apprentice blabs about red hair and more to Cressida, who then takes the information to blackmail Penelope into paying her a huge sum.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 June 2024
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But things turn sour when Eloise blabs about Colin helping Pen to Cressida and another one of the ladies nearby hears it … and well, gossip is meant to be spread right?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
16 May 2024
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“Vaunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaunt. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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