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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
Jenna Thompson
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Similar to the vase highlighted above, the rug boasts a similar floral pattern in shades of yellow, light blue, teal, green, and ivory that’ll act as a happy pattern addition in family rooms, offices, or bedrooms alike.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
This World Cup will be the most expensive sporting event of all time, but Atlanta Stadium proudly boasts the most affordable concessions of any stadium in the United States.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
As well as classic roller coasters, including a 41-year-old wooden coaster, and child-friendly attractions — with a total of 58 rides — the resort boasts swimming and camping facilities, a championship 18-hole golf course and a mining museum within the grounds.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Asunción alone boasts a burgeoning food scene, one-of-a-kind cultural institutions, and new boutique hotel properties—in addition to offering close proximity to unique wildlife in nearby national parks like Ybycuí National Park and Cerro Corá National Park.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
One prime example is Arm & Hammer’s Deep Clean Odor Formula Liquid Laundry Detergent, which boasts a powerful formula, fresh Radiant Burst scent, and unbeatable price.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
The rapper boasts about throughout several confident tracks.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
For drinks, Oryana’s boasts a full espresso and tea menu, all-organic fruit smoothies, and kombucha on tap.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ng showed video of Smiley Martin and others on Marconi Avenue boasting hours before the shooting started, and prosecutors said these boasts led to the fatal standoff.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Its leaders are also in a weaker position than their boasts of victory would suggest.
—Marc Champion, Mercury News, 17 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
Newsom’s other boasts of climate change, tax credits and housing spending all sound nice.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
More broadly, his boasts about an economic golden age appeared increasingly at odds with popular sentiment, giving Democrats an opening on the issue of affordability.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
Where to draw the line between acceptable boasts and unverified claims can be contentious.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Pavia continually backed up his boasts and the SEC offensive player of the year led Vanderbilt, which didn't receive a single vote on the AP's preseason poll, to the cusp of a CFP berth, so that's good enough for a second-place vote for me.
—Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, local chain Meshuggah Bagels boasts four locations, including one in Overland Park.
—Jenna Thompson
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Similar to the vase highlighted above, the rug boasts a similar floral pattern in shades of yellow, light blue, teal, green, and ivory that’ll act as a happy pattern addition in family rooms, offices, or bedrooms alike.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
This World Cup will be the most expensive sporting event of all time, but Atlanta Stadium proudly boasts the most affordable concessions of any stadium in the United States.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
As well as classic roller coasters, including a 41-year-old wooden coaster, and child-friendly attractions — with a total of 58 rides — the resort boasts swimming and camping facilities, a championship 18-hole golf course and a mining museum within the grounds.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Asunción alone boasts a burgeoning food scene, one-of-a-kind cultural institutions, and new boutique hotel properties—in addition to offering close proximity to unique wildlife in nearby national parks like Ybycuí National Park and Cerro Corá National Park.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
One prime example is Arm & Hammer’s Deep Clean Odor Formula Liquid Laundry Detergent, which boasts a powerful formula, fresh Radiant Burst scent, and unbeatable price.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
The rapper boasts about throughout several confident tracks.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
For drinks, Oryana’s boasts a full espresso and tea menu, all-organic fruit smoothies, and kombucha on tap.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder boasts speed, elite length, a wide catch radius and field-stretching ability.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ng showed video of Smiley Martin and others on Marconi Avenue boasting hours before the shooting started, and prosecutors said these boasts led to the fatal standoff.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Its leaders are also in a weaker position than their boasts of victory would suggest.
—Marc Champion, Mercury News, 17 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
Newsom’s other boasts of climate change, tax credits and housing spending all sound nice.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
More broadly, his boasts about an economic golden age appeared increasingly at odds with popular sentiment, giving Democrats an opening on the issue of affordability.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
Where to draw the line between acceptable boasts and unverified claims can be contentious.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Pavia continually backed up his boasts and the SEC offensive player of the year led Vanderbilt, which didn't receive a single vote on the AP's preseason poll, to the cusp of a CFP berth, so that's good enough for a second-place vote for me.
—Richard Tijerina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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Faith brags about being a social-media coordinator who lives in Murray Hill, and Grace responds to her sister’s slights about marrying into money by grilling her about her own boyfriend’s finance career.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Trump often brags that jobs are going to people born in the United States, rather than to immigrants.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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On a Back Porch offers a bite-size portion (or perhaps a better analogy would be a beer flight) of what the Dead’s vault contains.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Most Californians are no doubt still rightly enthusiastic about protecting our coastline treasures.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The textured space is filled with vintage treasures including a Rogan Gregory light sculpture, a wood plinth by Milo Baughman, and a 1960s bamboo armchair by Giovanni Travasa.—
Sarah Wood González,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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Unlike most other races on the ballot, the June 2 election is not a primary and will determine who holds the board seat through June 2030.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Forecasters aren't sure what the future holds.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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It can be tucked into trousers for the office, tied in the front with shorts for a vacation, and dressed up with a skirt and jewels for a night off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The South Korean filmmaker returns to Neon after the release of Parasite, which earned four Oscar trophies, including for best picture.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $300 for third, with the top three also receiving trophies.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District won top honors in its class, for communities with populations more than 400,000 residents.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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