as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
at first, her flaunting of her affection for her boyfriend was funny, but after a while it became tiresome
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as in showy
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as in displaying
to present so as to invite notice or attention
she playfully flaunted her engagement ring in all of her coworkers' faces
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Recent Examples of flaunting
Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Baguette Diamonds Will Smith was seen this week on Instagram flaunting a new Jacob & Co.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Finally, attracting attention by flaunting valuable possessions may not be prudent, depending on the value of the piece and your travel destination.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Five en suite bedrooms include a posh primary retreat flaunting a fireplace, a private patio, and a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a vintage clawfoot soaking tub, and a roomy freestanding shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
When the global recession hit in 2008, a show that started off flaunting immense wealth suddenly had to grapple with the reality that some of its cast might be falling out of the one percent.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Envisioned by Diesel creative director Glenn Martens and Rihanna, the campaign depicts a cast of real Italian characters on Tuscan beaches, flaunting body acceptance and freedom.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2024
Eklund and his family also will be privy to plenty of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, a landscaped courtyard flaunting a cascading waterfall, a fitness center, a lounge, a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, and ground-floor retail space.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
But, before that all unfolded, Leo, 30, was trying to impress Hannah — seemingly by emphasizing — and at times, flaunting — his art dealer job and financial status.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
The experience of inflation has created a great economic anxiety and flaunting expensive products during a time like that is not considered a cool thing to do.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Baguette Diamonds Will Smith was seen this week on Instagram flaunting a new Jacob & Co.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Finally, attracting attention by flaunting valuable possessions may not be prudent, depending on the value of the piece and your travel destination.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Five en suite bedrooms include a posh primary retreat flaunting a fireplace, a private patio, and a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a vintage clawfoot soaking tub, and a roomy freestanding shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
When the global recession hit in 2008, a show that started off flaunting immense wealth suddenly had to grapple with the reality that some of its cast might be falling out of the one percent.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Envisioned by Diesel creative director Glenn Martens and Rihanna, the campaign depicts a cast of real Italian characters on Tuscan beaches, flaunting body acceptance and freedom.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2024
Eklund and his family also will be privy to plenty of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, a landscaped courtyard flaunting a cascading waterfall, a fitness center, a lounge, a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, and ground-floor retail space.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
But, before that all unfolded, Leo, 30, was trying to impress Hannah — seemingly by emphasizing — and at times, flaunting — his art dealer job and financial status.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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Framework This update also brings improved cooling, an optional 2.8K 120-Hz screen, slimmer translucent bezels around the display, and Wi-Fi 7.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fixes an issue where the UI display for Moze (The Hunt: Lightning) is abnormal during charge in specific situations.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Men’s fashion week has long been considered the quieter, less showy sibling of the long-standing women’s event.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Advertisement The fate of the nearby Bruin, which opened in 1937, remains unclear; it was not purchased along with its more showy sibling.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 July 2024
Noun
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And what was in the Oval Office yesterday was a demonstration of weakness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Radiation Tolerant Computer System: Another tech demonstration to test a potential method to protect computers from the harsh radiation environment in space and on the moon.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The dress's tight-fitting, sheer base was overlaid by a tastefully gaudy bodice and a chic hood that framed Pugh's face.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even Alabama’s efficient attack cannot consistently match such gaudy numbers.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the Emotion Recognition Task, they were shown photographs of people exhibiting a range of emotions and told to identify them as either happy, sad, angry, fearful, or emotionless.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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According to the study, there was an outbreak of H5N1 in South Dakota in April 2024, which resulted in 10 cats dying after exhibiting neurological and respiratory symptoms.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The relationship between the show’s actual composers and the admirer-pirates has been fiery at times.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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Georgina was the show’s most frequent recurring guest through its original six seasons, and every plot line grew more ridiculous and over-the-top than the last.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their latest is a redo of the Tesla Cybertruck, which is predictably garish, though some might say that the Cybertruck was never all that beautiful to begin with.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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With a two-tone black and copper design, the earbuds look stylish without being garish or over the top.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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