flaunt

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How is the word flaunt different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of flaunt are display, exhibit, expose, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

In what contexts can display take the place of flaunt?

The synonyms display and flaunt are sometimes interchangeable, but display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When would exhibit be a good substitute for flaunt?

The words exhibit and flaunt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

Where would expose be a reasonable alternative to flaunt?

In some situations, the words expose and flaunt are roughly equivalent. However, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is parade a more appropriate choice than flaunt?

Although the words parade and flaunt have much in common, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When could show be used to replace flaunt?

The meanings of show and flaunt largely overlap; however, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of flaunt Elsewhere is a bar/parlor room, as well as an inviting primary suite that comes complete with a Juliette balcony, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath flaunting dual vanities and a large shower. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 Amazon’s device and services lead Panos Panay, who used to run Microsoft's Surface division, didn't shy away from flaunting just how popular Kindles have become during a hardware briefing on Tuesday. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024 But these Beverly Hills bad boys went even further, shocking the public by going on a luxury spending spree shortly after their parents' deaths—splurging on luxury items, buying businesses, and flaunting their inheritance. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The video continues with the rapper flaunting her physically fit frame and delivering the song’s defiant lyrics. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flaunt 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunt
Verb
  • The course will cover how 2D and 3D biological images are acquired, stored, displayed, manipulated and transformed.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Many ovulation tests display two lines: a control line and a test line.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The claim: Pam Bondi posted on X promising to investigate Nancy Pelosi A Nov. 25 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows an X post about California Rep. Nancy Pelosi purportedly shared by Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The Morning Show star has hosted the annual celebration for years, and a 2019 post on X (formerly Twitter) showed the Practical Magic actress joining in on the fun.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • New York governor Kathy Hochul's gaffe—implying Black children in the Bronx didn't know what computers were—perfectly exhibits how dismissively Democrats view the Black community.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
  • While the show highlights how artists have gone from writing illegally on subway cars to having their work exhibited in galleries and museums, the fast-fashion chain continues to infuse art into its abundance of styles.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • In the years following, apps for platonic relationships entered the fray: Bumble unveiled its friend-finding service as a standalone app in 2023 and Timeleft, another app to meet friends, hosted its first dinner among strangers that same year.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Before Paye enjoyed her third win as Stanford’s new head coach, an 89-58 dismissal of Gonzaga, Stanford officially unveiled Tara VanDerveer Court in honor of the coach with the most wins in college basketball history.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • They’ll also be paired one-on-one with ProPublica journalists who can help counsel them on stories, build their connections in the industry and expose them to the varied paths for careers in investigative journalism.
    Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Former President Donald Trump’s false claims about fraud in the 2020 election exposed the people who operate our elections to threats and harassment in the run-up to this one.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Pictures of veterans — dozens of our kids’ aunts and uncles and cousins and grandparents — flashed across the screen as students sang solemnly about why their service matters.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Pulling back his button-up shirt collar, Mr. Hegseth flashed a tattoo of what is sometimes known as the Jerusalem cross, adopted by some extremists and widely on display among Jan. 6 rioters.
    Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024

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“Flaunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunt. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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