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as in to brag
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
the school's boast was a winning football team
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Recent Examples of boast
Anne Halsey, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025
Dior’s wellness offering — which also boasts infrared and re-energizing mattresses, weighted blankets and cryo-sleep masks, as well as a custom fragrance developed by renowned French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian — is a first in luxury where few other competitors operate their own spa.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Despite the boasts, Facey’s practice was collapsing.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Verb
By the end of its first year, there were 120 matriculating, and by the start of the second, in September 1897, Chase moved the program to better accommodations at West 57th Street, which boasted larger capacity for day and evening classes.
—Anne Halsey, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025
Dior’s wellness offering — which also boasts infrared and re-energizing mattresses, weighted blankets and cryo-sleep masks, as well as a custom fragrance developed by renowned French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian — is a first in luxury where few other competitors operate their own spa.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
This is salient given the boasts by the Kremlin and its propagandists of Russia's atomic arms capabilities since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Despite the boasts, Facey’s practice was collapsing.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
Verb
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But cops didn’t seem like the kind of people who made enough money to brag about people who couldn’t pay debts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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And the services themselves are nothing to brag about.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 July 2025
Verb
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According to the Florida Department of Health, raw milk can contain disease-causing bacteria, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria, Salmonella, and others.—
Mark Harper,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The filing also contains accusations from nearly a dozen other victims, identified only by number.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These old Zinfandel vineyards are considered to be American historical treasures, given that most commercial vineyards are pulled out at around 30 years of age.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The historic casino, located across from Fremont Street Experience, is full of miscellaneous treasures and antiques, including a chandelier from Figaro Opera House in Paris, a giant brass boar from Nice, and a 1927 Pullman train car.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He is being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wishing you a weekend full of sweet jams, meaningful jewels, family sing-alongs, and wall to wall jokes.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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Although the German outfit will unearth another jewel, this model often takes you so far in challenging the best.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The fort’s highlights include a helipad, a covered rooftop bar with a games room and a sea-view office.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some highlights of his next set of dates include performances at The Beacon Theatre as a headliner for the New York Comedy Festival, The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, The Wiltern in Los Angeles, Paramount Theatre in Austin, and The Wilbur in Boston.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Today, the booth is decorated in his honor and boasts the same blue and tan vinyl benches The King sat on.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Riding in the Royal Procession of the Royal Ascot is a prominent honor and Harriet's carriage debut sparked speculation of an imminent engagement.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Prater has a sick fascination with serial killers, collecting their trophies and even inviting the most notorious of them to gatherings at his mansion.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Son led Tottenham to the Europa League title, beating Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain, in May, for the club’s first trophy in 17 years.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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