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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
Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Lucas was known for boasting about smuggling heroin from Southeast Asia to the U.S. by using the coffins of dead American military members.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
This open source tool has over five million daily users and boasts of more than 160 million downloads in the last decade alone.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
So, what makes this line boast about its all-day comfort?
—Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Lucas was known for boasting about smuggling heroin from Southeast Asia to the U.S. by using the coffins of dead American military members.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
The 16-acre resort boasts of luxury Airstream suites, chic canvas tents, a restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a midcentury modern meeting and event space called the Clubhouse, according to AutoCamp’s website.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
This open source tool has over five million daily users and boasts of more than 160 million downloads in the last decade alone.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
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Unless something magical happens for Jenna Ortega, Rachel Zegler will have bragging rights for No. 1.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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For the first time since the NCAA began hosting a women’s basketball tournament in 1982, a deep run through the bracket will produce more than bragging rights or a championship banner.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2025
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Florida must find a way to contain the highly productive frontcourt of Derik Queen and Julian Reese.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since Wednesday, firefighters have been able to make progress and have started to contain the fires.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The treasures testified to the long-ago importance of the tomb’s occupant: an ancient military leader.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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About two dozen people held signs lambasting the billionaire outside a dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Experts Weigh In One meeting was reportedly held with U.K.'s Secretary of Defense John Healey in the Pentagon on March 6 and discussions included the United States' decision to withdraw from sharing military intelligence with Ukraine amid their war with Russia, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure, all three episodes of which are now streaming, chronicles the true story behind the decade-long search for a treasure chest filled with over $1 million worth of gold, jewels, and other valuables hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rare things in life aren't just a rare watches or rare jewels.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Set to take place at New York’s Spring Studios on April 30, the program promises announcements on policy initiatives, intimate conversations, impact awards and other schedule highlights.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Explore the public displays at M+, Pacific Place and Tai Kwun There are numerous highlights of the public program, which are entirely free for everyone to enjoy.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, the Orland Park police station was named in his honor.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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That honor goes to the Hot Brown, a sandwich allegedly created to sustain and sober up boisterous, late-night dancing guests at Louisville’s Brown Hotel in 1926.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cube then pulled into Dodger Stadium, driving on the warning track and stopping in front of the Dodgers dugout to deliver the trophy.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The trophy is an actual crown and the first wearable piece of hardware of its kind in postseason college basketball.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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