as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
at first, her flaunting of her affection for her boyfriend was funny, but after a while it became tiresome
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as in showy
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as in displaying
to present so as to invite notice or attention
she playfully flaunted her engagement ring in all of her coworkers' faces
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Recent Examples of flaunting
Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Baguette Diamonds Will Smith was seen this week on Instagram flaunting a new Jacob & Co.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Finally, attracting attention by flaunting valuable possessions may not be prudent, depending on the value of the piece and your travel destination.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Five en suite bedrooms include a posh primary retreat flaunting a fireplace, a private patio, and a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a vintage clawfoot soaking tub, and a roomy freestanding shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
When the global recession hit in 2008, a show that started off flaunting immense wealth suddenly had to grapple with the reality that some of its cast might be falling out of the one percent.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Envisioned by Diesel creative director Glenn Martens and Rihanna, the campaign depicts a cast of real Italian characters on Tuscan beaches, flaunting body acceptance and freedom.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2024
Eklund and his family also will be privy to plenty of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, a landscaped courtyard flaunting a cascading waterfall, a fitness center, a lounge, a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, and ground-floor retail space.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
But, before that all unfolded, Leo, 30, was trying to impress Hannah — seemingly by emphasizing — and at times, flaunting — his art dealer job and financial status.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
The experience of inflation has created a great economic anxiety and flaunting expensive products during a time like that is not considered a cool thing to do.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Baguette Diamonds Will Smith was seen this week on Instagram flaunting a new Jacob & Co.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Finally, attracting attention by flaunting valuable possessions may not be prudent, depending on the value of the piece and your travel destination.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Five en suite bedrooms include a posh primary retreat flaunting a fireplace, a private patio, and a luxe bath equipped with dual vanities, a vintage clawfoot soaking tub, and a roomy freestanding shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
When the global recession hit in 2008, a show that started off flaunting immense wealth suddenly had to grapple with the reality that some of its cast might be falling out of the one percent.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Envisioned by Diesel creative director Glenn Martens and Rihanna, the campaign depicts a cast of real Italian characters on Tuscan beaches, flaunting body acceptance and freedom.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2024
Eklund and his family also will be privy to plenty of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, a landscaped courtyard flaunting a cascading waterfall, a fitness center, a lounge, a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, and ground-floor retail space.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
But, before that all unfolded, Leo, 30, was trying to impress Hannah — seemingly by emphasizing — and at times, flaunting — his art dealer job and financial status.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
Noun
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The shift to using a display with a resolution as high as 5,120 x 2,880 pixels provides a big increase in pixel resolution compared with Alogic’s Clarity Pro Touch 4K display.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The recovery effort also appears to function as a display of political alliances: the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that emergency responders from China and Russia were allowed to fly into Yangon, while multiple Western aid agencies struggled to get into the country.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Just by advancing this peace plan for Gaza, Egypt has salvaged the Palestinian aspiration for statehood from Trump’s desire to conjure a showy real estate development deal.—
Lisa Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Matching the evening mood, the prose isn’t as showy as in previous Hollinghurst works.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Students at Columbia University report a tense mood on campus after being center stage in the Trump administration’s multi-prong fight against protests at colleges around the country last year, including deportation efforts against some international students who took part in the demonstrations.—
Samantha Waldenberg,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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His demonstration reignited interest in Wells’ earlier work with nitrous oxide, Desai says, and the idea of using nitrous oxide as an anesthetic began to take hold, prompting its use to eventually become a standard part of dental and medical procedures.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.—
Maureen Murphy,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Instead of orange-leaning oak cabinets with gaudy gold hardware, opt for wood materials such as white oak or pine, clean-lines, and sleek hardware.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the Emotion Recognition Task, they were shown photographs of people exhibiting a range of emotions and told to identify them as either happy, sad, angry, fearful, or emotionless.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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According to the study, there was an outbreak of H5N1 in South Dakota in April 2024, which resulted in 10 cats dying after exhibiting neurological and respiratory symptoms.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Oscar winner — who both wrote and stars in the stage adaptation of the 2005 movie Good Night, and Good Luck — celebrated the official Broadway opening of the show at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on Thursday, April 3, without his wife.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The White Lotus Season 3 finale is this weekend and one character will not make it out of the show alive.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But by some force of alchemy, his cockeyed look at things—a mix of deadpan delivery, garish colors, and exaggerated interactions—is weirdly perfect for this adaptation.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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With few exceptions, members of this class of audio equipment tend to look like garish kid’s toys.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Flaunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaunting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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