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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
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The bold, eye-catching top boasts a longline design, much like the exercise styles of the early 2000s, and the colorblock finish is the icing on the cake.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Prices and much of the interior tech are still under wraps, but the Peaq’s high level of onboard kit is shown by marketing boasts of several firsts for Škoda.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Detroit’s catchers have issued the third-fewest challenges in the league, despite boasting the highest success rate.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The bold, eye-catching top boasts a longline design, much like the exercise styles of the early 2000s, and the colorblock finish is the icing on the cake.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
Legend has it that Calistoga got its name from a drunken boast made by Mormon pioneer and businessman Sam Brannan.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Prices and much of the interior tech are still under wraps, but the Peaq’s high level of onboard kit is shown by marketing boasts of several firsts for Škoda.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
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After Mullins was killed, police interviewed a man who said Mullins had bragged to him about killing Watkins, when the two were housed in a Bay Area jail together, authorities said in court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The winning grade gets recognized with a special hot breakfast or bragging tags for their backpacks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still, even as the memes become borderline unintelligible, Kirkslop contains an air of transgression that imbues the otherwise inane edits and images with perverse political undercurrents.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The group contains multiple doctors and lawyers.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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To prove it, the writer-director Damian McCarthy opens his movie with the epilogue to Ohm’s latest book, a desert death trek with a Spanish treasure hunter (Austin Amelio) and his desperately thirsty child guide (Ezra Carlisle).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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May-Tove Smiseth, an archaeologist and adviser on the Innlandet County Council, said the treasure has drummed up excitement in the archaeological community.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The crown jewel is the 1988 Club, a transformation of the former Courtside Club into the franchise’s most exclusive offering.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jewel stayed with his son and successor, Duleep Singh, until the British Empire overtook Punjab a decade later.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The tribute program accompanying Yakusho’s award comprised seven films personally approved by the actor, with the festival noting that his participation marked a highlight in the event’s 28-year history.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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When her soccer career is done, Wolniakowski will undoubtedly look back on Friday’s goal as a highlight.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Southwest Airlines is going red, white and blue in honor of America's 250th anniversary.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Read with Jenna founder interviewed her dad for a special History Talks segment in honor of the 250th anniversary of America's founding.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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For both, a chance to keep their dreams alive of lifting the biggest and most important trophy in the European club game for the very first time.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Photos of Dosio’s trophy room at his home — which included an elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, crocodile, zebra and leopard — were shared by the New York Post and The Daily Mail.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fahey provided her own source of pride, too.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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