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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Wicked presently boasts an 89 percent fresh ratings critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and Gladiator, 72 percent.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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Part fine art, part time capsule, the limited edition Ultimate Collection Super Deluxe box set boasts revealing remixes produced by Sean himself, plus a treasure trove of puzzles, maps, replica art pieces, and a coffee table book — all contained in a 40-pound, 13-inch cube.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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From the outdoorsy guy to the pampered businessman or the big kid who will never grow up, this year’s selection features some of the most unique items in the world, perfect for bragging rights.Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Neither number is anything to brag about, but performance isn’t why anyone is interested in this Land Rover.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Without breaking stride, Hunter blew past four more Utah defenders and hopped into the end zone, a broken play transformed into a work of art.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Oldenburg’s ode to Mies van der Rohe’s signature pocket square, the 12-foot fiberglass Handkerchief, will blow toward Park Avenue, and inside, a giant cloth saw will hug the walls and floor.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Homan displays the sort of belligerence that attracts Trump, but a big question is how far the border czar will go to carry out his mandate.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Dominating in every facet, UCLA displayed plenty of life during an 88-43 rout that represented its fifth consecutive victory and easily its best showing of the early season.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Vapor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapor. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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