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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
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.
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
The show, which debuted in 1981 as the Gulf Computer Exhibition in a single hall at the same venue, is now on its 44th edition and this year spanned 40 halls, boasting over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups and 1,200 investors, with attendees from 180 countries.
—Yara Enany, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Atmos combines sustainability with functionality, boasting moisture-wicking properties, ultraviolet (UV) protection, and a hand feel softer than cashmere—ideal for modern, on-the-go consumers.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0, the Detroit Lions are 4-1, and the Packers and Chicago Bears are both 4-2 with all of them also boasting a scoring differential of at least +40.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
The second round of matches in this season’s Champions League has drawn to a close, with seven teams boasting a perfect record and some pre-competition favorites in a more precarious position.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Highlights include a columned entrance gallery that leads to a living room boasting a wood-burning fireplace.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Once inside, a total of three bedrooms and seven baths are sprawled across a little more than 5,200 square feet of living space boasting parquet floors and high ceilings.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
The 1,400-square-foot house is situated on a 9,000-square-foot lot in the Altadena neighborhood, boasting several oak trees and a surprisingly remote, woodsy feel, which is what initially drew them to the property.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
The show, which debuted in 1981 as the Gulf Computer Exhibition in a single hall at the same venue, is now on its 44th edition and this year spanned 40 halls, boasting over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups and 1,200 investors, with attendees from 180 countries.
—Yara Enany, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Atmos combines sustainability with functionality, boasting moisture-wicking properties, ultraviolet (UV) protection, and a hand feel softer than cashmere—ideal for modern, on-the-go consumers.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0, the Detroit Lions are 4-1, and the Packers and Chicago Bears are both 4-2 with all of them also boasting a scoring differential of at least +40.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
The second round of matches in this season’s Champions League has drawn to a close, with seven teams boasting a perfect record and some pre-competition favorites in a more precarious position.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Highlights include a columned entrance gallery that leads to a living room boasting a wood-burning fireplace.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Once inside, a total of three bedrooms and seven baths are sprawled across a little more than 5,200 square feet of living space boasting parquet floors and high ceilings.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
The 1,400-square-foot house is situated on a 9,000-square-foot lot in the Altadena neighborhood, boasting several oak trees and a surprisingly remote, woodsy feel, which is what initially drew them to the property.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasting
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Tesla responded Thursday by posting a video on X bragging about the robot's capabilities in what was seen as an attempt to provide assurances that the demonstration wasn't all smoke and mirrors.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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For those not super familiar with bird hunting, Walz was bragging.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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Suicidal ideation has already been added as a possible side effect in the product information for two drugs containing finasteride — Propecia and Proscar.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Only rarely would baked goods or other food items containing washed poppy seeds trigger positive drug tests, doctors who have studied the issue said.David Hilzenrath, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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And holding more casual discussions can trigger new ideas.Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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When the night’s at its blackest, this is for those who are holding the light, guiding the lost and pulling us through.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Boasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasting. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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