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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
Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Little wonder then, that 225 Film Club now boasts some seriously high-profile supporters, from Melanie Hoyes, Director of Inclusion at the BFI, to LipSync Post, who sponsor postproduction for the winner.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
So far, critics are raving about the Spanish-language drama which boasts a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With reportedly more than 500,000 software developers and an impressive annual growth rate, Brazil boasts the largest tech talent pool in LATAM.
—Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Just east of Malibu is the Getty Villa, a branch of the Getty Center that boasts Greek and Roman antiquities.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Around them, the Franklin fire, fueled by fierce winds, ravaged the Santa Monica Mountains and forced thousands of people to evacuate from Malibu — the famed affluent coastal enclave that boasts picturesque beaches and celebrity homeowners.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
While this is a possibility, Ennis boasts a higher profile and might be perceived as vulnerable following a less-than-stellar performance against Chukhadzhian.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The robot boasts 27 degrees of freedom and can lift to 10 kg with an arm fully stretched out, achieving a maximum lifting capacity of 14 kg at average distances.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Other rare species reach ages marked in centuries, and each class of animals boasts individuals that are unusually long-lived compared to their peers.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Little wonder then, that 225 Film Club now boasts some seriously high-profile supporters, from Melanie Hoyes, Director of Inclusion at the BFI, to LipSync Post, who sponsor postproduction for the winner.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
So far, critics are raving about the Spanish-language drama which boasts a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With reportedly more than 500,000 software developers and an impressive annual growth rate, Brazil boasts the largest tech talent pool in LATAM.
—Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Just east of Malibu is the Getty Villa, a branch of the Getty Center that boasts Greek and Roman antiquities.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Around them, the Franklin fire, fueled by fierce winds, ravaged the Santa Monica Mountains and forced thousands of people to evacuate from Malibu — the famed affluent coastal enclave that boasts picturesque beaches and celebrity homeowners.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
While this is a possibility, Ennis boasts a higher profile and might be perceived as vulnerable following a less-than-stellar performance against Chukhadzhian.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The robot boasts 27 degrees of freedom and can lift to 10 kg with an arm fully stretched out, achieving a maximum lifting capacity of 14 kg at average distances.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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The perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Automakers that don’t measure up to California’s EV market requirements are obligated to buy clean air credits, usually from a competitor that holds a surplus.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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One theory holds that since shells frequently prevent tortoises from being eaten by predators, shelled species tend to live longer, and over time that may have helped to produce evolutionary pressures to age more slowly.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The trophies will be presented during the ceremony on Saturday, January 18, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Westwood.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 40% of Heisman trophies have gone to athletes from California, Ohio and Texas.Maxwell Millington, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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