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crowing

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verb

present participle of crow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowing
Adjective
  • Christopher John Rogers, for example, made a triumphant return to New York Fashion Week after a five-year hiatus.
    Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
  • What happened next was world-historical: Maxentius drowned in the river, and the triumphant Constantine began to spread Christianity through his territories.
    S. C. Cornell, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The hotel's interiors are a high-end delight, with rooms boasting leather furnishings, plush bedding, and marble baths.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The sequel has been well-received by both critics and audiences, boasting a 72% critics score and an 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
  • James, the proud dad was caught on camera celebrating the win like his own team had won the championship.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Martin jumped in to say that Short was bragging about his own hairdo on the car ride to the award show.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For many professionals—especially those from cultures that emphasize collaboration over individual recognition—describing their impact can feel uncomfortably like bragging.
    Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Considering the way the Hornets (14-44) fared in the three outings leading into their date with the Mavericks, Lee was probably downright ecstatic.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Rodriguez said her team got impatient but was ecstatic to see Funez deliver the winner.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Crowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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