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as in bragging
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 containing
to have within
the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms
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Recent Examples of boasting
In a rare double-down, Bublé was also the only coach to have two contestants make it into the top five, as well as boasting the top two finishers thanks to his other contestant, Shye, coming in as runner-up.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Influenced by the Regency era, Rococo is an architectural style boasting intricate curved lines, natural motifs, luxe materials, and pastel shades.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
It’s all set in a gorgeous harbor-front venue, encircles by mountains and sea, with a grand stage boasting nightly entertainment.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Despite boasting a cast of mostly Gen Z-ers including Rachel Zegler, Lachlan Watson and Daniel Zolghadri, the film gets its depiction of the Y2K era just right — with some help from ’90s icon Fred Durst, who plays himself.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
More than 300 booths boasting food and drink offerings from 35 countries across five continents—from France, Italy and Spain to China, Australia, Chile, and Thailand—offer everything from ice wine, gin and pisco to abalone marinated in Chinese Moutai and fresh paella.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The movement was more than just easy on the eyes, boasting a number of mechanical innovations to keep operations running smoothly.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
The tragic story of the Superman actor looks like quite a watch, boasting a 98% with both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Digital access to wayfinding Now boasting more than 400 employees and headquartered in the outdoors mecca of Missoula, Montana, this digital map company is doing more than creating pretty pictures of the terrain.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Influenced by the Regency era, Rococo is an architectural style boasting intricate curved lines, natural motifs, luxe materials, and pastel shades.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
It’s all set in a gorgeous harbor-front venue, encircles by mountains and sea, with a grand stage boasting nightly entertainment.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Despite boasting a cast of mostly Gen Z-ers including Rachel Zegler, Lachlan Watson and Daniel Zolghadri, the film gets its depiction of the Y2K era just right — with some help from ’90s icon Fred Durst, who plays himself.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
More than 300 booths boasting food and drink offerings from 35 countries across five continents—from France, Italy and Spain to China, Australia, Chile, and Thailand—offer everything from ice wine, gin and pisco to abalone marinated in Chinese Moutai and fresh paella.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The movement was more than just easy on the eyes, boasting a number of mechanical innovations to keep operations running smoothly.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
The tragic story of the Superman actor looks like quite a watch, boasting a 98% with both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Digital access to wayfinding Now boasting more than 400 employees and headquartered in the outdoors mecca of Missoula, Montana, this digital map company is doing more than creating pretty pictures of the terrain.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasting
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Sure, some people might be indeed outrightly bragging about a brand new million-dollar Maserati, but others might merely be excited to have a new car that works reliably and will daily serve their harried transportation needs.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Each should highlight my expertise without bragging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although general manager Dana Brown is comfortable holding onto the left-handed slugger during his contract year in 2025, the club reportedly is open-minded to the idea of dealing him.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In his own testimony, auctioneer Jeff Tanenbaum defended the sale process when Jones’ lawyers pressed him over not holding a live auction.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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