as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
a faded Southern belle tiresomely vaporing about all the handsome beaux she had in her long-ago youth
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Recent Examples of vapor
This gradually increases the amount of vapor produced as the system absorbs heat and converts liquid to vapor.
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Issam Mudawar, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2023
At the surface, standard geothermal technology would be implemented for electricity generation (an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) plant, using a secondary organic working fluid that is flashed to vapor to drive a turbine/generator; or, direct flashing to steam).
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 19 May 2022
Large windows angle open, and massive glass doors turn indoors into outdoors with a smooth slide as state-of-the-art ventilation systems silently spirit smoke and vapor away.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2022
Despite what ads tell you, no waterproof shell is completely breathable—blocking water requires some impediments to vapor transfer.
—Outside Online, 27 May 2022
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Issam Mudawar, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2023
At the surface, standard geothermal technology would be implemented for electricity generation (an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) plant, using a secondary organic working fluid that is flashed to vapor to drive a turbine/generator; or, direct flashing to steam).
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 19 May 2022
Large windows angle open, and massive glass doors turn indoors into outdoors with a smooth slide as state-of-the-art ventilation systems silently spirit smoke and vapor away.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2022
Despite what ads tell you, no waterproof shell is completely breathable—blocking water requires some impediments to vapor transfer.
—Outside Online, 27 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vapor
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The ship also boasts new Haven suites, bringing the total number to 123, and a new lounge, Swirl Wine Bar.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gillespie and Rice were part of the Crab Five, the Terps’ starting group that boasted a combined scoring average of 69.9 points that was the highest total for a starting five in the nation.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2025
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Unless something magical happens for Jenna Ortega, Rachel Zegler will have bragging rights for No. 1.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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For the first time since the NCAA began hosting a women’s basketball tournament in 1982, a deep run through the bracket will produce more than bragging rights or a championship banner.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2025
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At night, after the final whistle was blown, thousands of jubilant fans poured into the streets, heading toward the city’s bars to continue the debauchery, sometimes till dawn.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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The thought flashed through my mind that only an idiot would blow the chance of a lifetime.—
Jim Tappan,
Outdoor Life,
20 Mar. 2025
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The reporter noted that a framed photo of Prince Harry, 40, with his late mother, Princess Diana, was displayed nearby.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Asia Asian stocks have displayed a mixed performance throughout Wednesday's trading session.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Vapor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapor. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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