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as in brags
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 treasures
an asset that brings praise or renown
the school's boast was a winning football team
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Recent Examples of boasts
John Frank, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
The capital of Austria boasts Christmas market traditions that can be traced back to the Middle Ages which, combined with the rich history and architecture, makes this city a stunning spot to spend the holidays.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The long-running sitcom was at CBS from 1968 to 1973 for five seasons and boasts an unusual trajectory.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
The vitality pool boasts six specialized hydrotherapy pods overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With 18 goals and 15 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions this season, Salah, 32, boasts a goal involvement every 60 minutes.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Bethlehem boasts busy shopping markets during the holiday season.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Dark chocolate, a term encompassing both semisweet and bittersweet varieties, boasts bouquets of rich flavor with notes of citrus, nuts, caramel, tropical fruit, and more, which blossom on your tongue as the chocolate slowly melts away.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Each city boasts its own outdoor adventures, bustling shopping districts and different ways to enjoy Arizona.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Vail Brewing west of the ski resort boasts a large taproom, outside seating and a Rocky Mountain Taco food truck.
—John Frank, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
The capital of Austria boasts Christmas market traditions that can be traced back to the Middle Ages which, combined with the rich history and architecture, makes this city a stunning spot to spend the holidays.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The long-running sitcom was at CBS from 1968 to 1973 for five seasons and boasts an unusual trajectory.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
The vitality pool boasts six specialized hydrotherapy pods overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With 18 goals and 15 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions this season, Salah, 32, boasts a goal involvement every 60 minutes.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Bethlehem boasts busy shopping markets during the holiday season.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Dark chocolate, a term encompassing both semisweet and bittersweet varieties, boasts bouquets of rich flavor with notes of citrus, nuts, caramel, tropical fruit, and more, which blossom on your tongue as the chocolate slowly melts away.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Each city boasts its own outdoor adventures, bustling shopping districts and different ways to enjoy Arizona.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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In addition to pesticides from their diet, industrial cow’s milk also contains significant traces of hormones (administered to boost their daily milk production from 14 to 40 liters per day).Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life.Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Romy holds all the cards, at least in theory.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rwanda Among travelers, Rwanda is most famous for its mountain gorilla treks but Akagera National Park holds a different kind of adventure.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Santiago Bernabeu experienced a very special evening to bid farewell to 2024 — a year in which its resident team won five out of the six trophies available to them.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Swift also recently picked up 10 new Billboard Music Awards trophies this year, bringing her career total to 49, winning more BBMAs than any other artist in history.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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