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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
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The apple pie flavor boasts a filling of apple purée and fresh cream on top of a graham cracker crust, all coated with a layer of chocolate.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The city, which boasts a scenic location on the Wisconsin River in the central part of the state, was lauded for its high livability and average home value of $238,916, well below the statewide average home price of $335,546.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
What's more impressive is that with 61 career rushing TDs, Taylor now stands just three short of legendary Colts RB Edgerrin James, who boasts a franchise-record 64 rushing TDs.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
David Tisch’s BoxGroup, which boasts 16 years of operation and just closed $550 million in new funding, can claim a spot among those ranks.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Rather than the traditional rectangle, the Este screen boasts playful scallops and exaggerated feet.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Agolde is a fashion-insider favorite — beloved for its relaxed, cool-girl silhouettes — and this selection, highly recommended by Meehan, boasts a versatile appearance and just-right fit.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Studios brands and is backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, boasts a library of over 70,000 movies and episodes spanning genres including true crime, reality, animation, classics and horror.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
His boasts and online conduct were an area of concern for company officials, according to court records.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
That’s perfect unless the boasts are about ghosts for three quarters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
From hyperloops to solar roofs to trillion-dollar savings from federal budget cuts by DOGE, Musk has developed a reputation for excessive boasts and telling outright whoppers.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The complex boasts upgraded weight rooms with smart racks that guide athletes through their workouts.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Today, the #nikecortez hashtag on TikTok boasts over 20,000 posts and millions of likes on videos in which content creators offer styling inspiration, unbox the latest Cortez releases, rank the Cortez against comparable models, and bedeck its upper with popular shoe charms.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
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The home boasts clean lines, a sprawling backyard featuring a fire pit and a pool, as well as a home gym.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The apple pie flavor boasts a filling of apple purée and fresh cream on top of a graham cracker crust, all coated with a layer of chocolate.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The city, which boasts a scenic location on the Wisconsin River in the central part of the state, was lauded for its high livability and average home value of $238,916, well below the statewide average home price of $335,546.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
What's more impressive is that with 61 career rushing TDs, Taylor now stands just three short of legendary Colts RB Edgerrin James, who boasts a franchise-record 64 rushing TDs.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
David Tisch’s BoxGroup, which boasts 16 years of operation and just closed $550 million in new funding, can claim a spot among those ranks.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Rather than the traditional rectangle, the Este screen boasts playful scallops and exaggerated feet.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Agolde is a fashion-insider favorite — beloved for its relaxed, cool-girl silhouettes — and this selection, highly recommended by Meehan, boasts a versatile appearance and just-right fit.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Studios brands and is backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, boasts a library of over 70,000 movies and episodes spanning genres including true crime, reality, animation, classics and horror.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
But the indictments are startling for their paucity compared with the charges described in Patel’s boasts.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
His boasts and online conduct were an area of concern for company officials, according to court records.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
That’s perfect unless the boasts are about ghosts for three quarters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
From hyperloops to solar roofs to trillion-dollar savings from federal budget cuts by DOGE, Musk has developed a reputation for excessive boasts and telling outright whoppers.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The complex boasts upgraded weight rooms with smart racks that guide athletes through their workouts.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Today, the #nikecortez hashtag on TikTok boasts over 20,000 posts and millions of likes on videos in which content creators offer styling inspiration, unbox the latest Cortez releases, rank the Cortez against comparable models, and bedeck its upper with popular shoe charms.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasts
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Anyone who brags excessively about his or her offspring on social media will immediately be incarcerated for at least a week.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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But where are the customer brags?—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angela has the nation’s largest indigenous seed bank, which contains hundreds, if not over a thousand, different seeds that have been donated by people.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Police were racing the clock to find the intruders; experts say thieves of such treasures typically dismantle or melt down the loot, sometimes within hours, to avoid being caught.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The British Museum sacked a staff member in 2023 after about 2,000 treasures were reported missing, stolen or damaged.—
Lionel Laurent,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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Polls show Sherrill in a tight race in New Jersey, while Spanberger holds a lead in Virginia.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Broncos defensive tackle Eyioma Uwazurike was given a year-long suspension in 2023 by the NFL for betting on games, and the team holds presentations on gambling every season, head coach Sean Payton said Friday.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Upon entering the gilded gallery, the thieves used power tools to cut into the glass cases to reach the precious jewels, investigators said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Walking among about 20 of us, Kate proudly showed off the dazzling jewels on her ring finger, and William told me about his paranoia about losing the priceless item in the African bush.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Until a few weeks ago, however, the Chiefs’ outpost inside SubTropolis flew largely under the radar, serving primarily as a depository for historical documents, films, trophies, uniforms and photos.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Born in Sydney, Barning owned a construction company and was also an avid fisherman, having won many trophies at previous game fishing competitions, the coroner said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.—
Meghan Hunter,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Leaders go for the big-name software with bold promises, only to face long implementations, steep learning curves, and features that don’t match how teams actually work.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Walk of Fame honors artists and music industry professionals who have made a significant impact on Nashville.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Our annual IndieWire Critics Survey out of the Cannes Film Festival awarded that film top honors (out of all the films at Cannes) as well.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Boasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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