BOASTS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of boast

as in brags

to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner

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to have within the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

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noun

plural of boast

as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown the school's boast was a winning football team

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Meanwhile, Julia’s War helped launch the careers of indie luminaries like Wednesday and Feeble Little Horse, and their rolodex currently boasts promising up-and-comers like Cashier and MX Lonely. — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026 One is infused with heirloom damask roses, while the other boasts ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026 The Bee Frontier is already available for sale on Amazon and boasts up to seven days of battery life, IP67 water resistance, and USB-C charging. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Today First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles boasts a membership of nearly twenty thousand. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Laredo boasts a bustling commercial border crossing, and small businesses and Mexican restaurants dot the downtown. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Kudiabor discusses the hit show’s popularity, the challenges of maintaining momentum and an ensemble cast that boasts some of Germany’s top acting talent. — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 The Last Days of Gomorrah, for instance, was shot in shopping malls, and boasts a punk look. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Kohler’s Memoirs collection features crisp lines and architectural details, while the Caxton undermount sink boasts a simple, streamlined design. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026

Noun

The president's boasts about decimating the opponent's armed forces haven't prevented it from striking back with drones and missiles. — Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 For most of his service in the House, Mills’ reputation has been clouded, starting with his campaign boasts of military heroism. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 That standard still holds for his frequent barrages of boasts, insults, threats, grouses and indecipherable dispatches via Truth Social. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 There are few places where contradictions between the president's boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November's midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 There are few places where contradictions between the president’s boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November’s midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday. — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The canyon's rim offers stunning panoramas for miles and miles, while the inner corridor boasts multicolored rock layers carved by the Colorado River. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation 5 Deal The SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PS5 boasts read speeds of up to 1,000MB per second, which ensures quick transfer between the external SSD and your console's internal storage. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026

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Afterward, Lisa brags about her pickpocketing skills and says theft is easier and less insulting to the mark.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Toni brags to anyone in earshot about his family’s roots in Naples.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

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Peanut butter contains vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant in the body, as well as magnesium, which plays a role in muscle and nerve function.

— Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026
The center’s laboratory, in the basement of the School of Natural Resources, contains samples that pre-date Christianity and the Egyptian pyramids.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of contains

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According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Columbus also sought riches and treasures to gift the monarchs.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasures

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Kismet handles local distribution and Cornerstone holds international sales.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Defense holds players-only meeting On Monday, the defensive players held a players-only meeting to hash out any communication problems or issues with what has affected that side of the ball so far this season.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of holds

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Highlights of the production will include a lifelike puppet portraying Toto, eight dancers taking flight (the most of any KC Ballet production) and ruby slippers adorned with 288 jewels.

— Dan Kelly October 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Shoes also embraced a more playful and expressive spirit, with jewels, bows, flowers, bold prints and vibrant colors.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewels

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The two World Series championship trophies royally entered Dodger Stadium in a blue convertible while being cradled by two October heroes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Jones, who gave Steve Doocy a tour of his Texas mansion Wednesday morning, had his three Super Bowl trophies displayed alongside his three championship rings.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of trophies

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Last year, Royal Palm underwent a $100 million renovation by new owner Park Hotels and Resorts, updating all guest rooms, adding new dining concepts, and restoring key architectural features.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

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