as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
in a crowing speech, the mayor thanked all who had helped get her reelected
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as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph
being the home of the new Super Bowl champs was the first thing that city residents had to crow about in a very long time
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as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
the in-your-face crowing by some of the winning athletes at the Olympics was embarrassing
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Adjective
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Watch The Adventures of Puss in Boots on Peacock Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, released in 2022, marked a triumphant return for the beloved feline hero after more than a decade, reigniting the Shrek universe following a long hiatus.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025 -
Ohtani wants to win a third MVP in a row, this time in a triumphant return to the mound.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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If Holzhauer’s proud of his service and believe he’s earned the property tax exemption, then own it.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mizrahi - What was the proudest moment of your career?—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Fans were ecstatic to find out Elliot’s middle name ties to his grandpa, along with his initials being EMM.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Love Island season 6 winner, 25, was ecstatic to hear Ellen Pompeo is a big fan of her relationship with Kordell Beckham.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Crowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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