as in rhodomontade
boastful speech or writing
if you believe the gasconade of his memoirs, he pretty much won World War II on his own
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as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
the Baron Münchhausen was so notorious for gasconading about his purported exploits as soldier and hunter that his name has become synonymous with the telling of tall tales
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Recent Examples of gasconade
Robert Klemko, The MMQB, 13 July 2017
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His early career was marked by the sort of gasconade many fans of the NFL had come to adore and many MLB executives and players had come to loathe.
—Robert Klemko, The MMQB, 13 July 2017
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This two-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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On September 20, shortly after her big win in the debate, Harris boasted a gigantic lead of around 200 EVs.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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And yet, a hot air balloon ride left a lasting impact.Marquavia Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other photos included in the post showed the pair posing together by a hot air balloon on the ground, embracing on a ski slope, Turner fixing Pearson’s tie by a bar at a party, and embracing and laughing together while surrounded by fake cobwebs indoors at what appeared to be another party.Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Kirk bragged that Turning Point had registered 100 new voters that day.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In fact, Burgett bragged that the truck can come to a stop from 60 mph in just 148 feet, despite the 33-inch BFGoodrich K02 all-terrain tires.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Last fall, she was censured for her rhetoric on the Israel-Hamas war, which critics condemned as anti-Semitic.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Some of the husband and wife duo’s most iconic sculptures will be displayed inside and outside of the modernist building.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Quartz’s Rocio Fabbro runs down Powell’s limited chatter about it.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Around 9:15, someone turned up the volume and Rachel Maddow’s voice rose above the chatter, warning that results would be coming in all night.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Gasconade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasconade. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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