FLAUNTING Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

flaunting 1 of 3

noun

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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flaunting

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adjective

as in showy

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flaunting

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verb

present participle of flaunt

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

Noun

For early presidents, such trips seemed too much like regal flaunting of political power. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 16 June 2026

Verb

Separate Fortune reporting found young shoppers flaunting luxury watches on TikTok and Instagram. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The three upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a mini-bar, a balcony with a hot tub, a separate office/exercise space, a large walk-in closet, and dual baths spotlighted by a steam shower. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 Nordstrom’s Guest in Residence–stocked shelves fully understand the assignment, flaunting chic, everyday picks like the Collegiate Striped Cashmere Polo Sweater, sold in two colorways, and the Ribbed Cashmere Ringer Tee. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The space was filled with a label-loving mix of South Koreans and international guests—many flaunting Hermès baby Birkins and Dior Book Totes—lounging on benches or checking in and out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Much of the piece is simply flaunting the access (detailed descriptions of the scene as the writer, Jeremy Stern, waits to talk to Mark, or his parents, his wife) and clears his throat. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 Some, holding baby pink handbags or flaunting hot pink manicures, joined journalists and other curious members of the public who began lining up outside the courthouse in the pre-dawn hours to get a coveted seat in the gallery. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Who’s flaunting their skeletal frame and who hides a bit behind a couture wall of feathers? — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Whether on vacation or at home, these stars had no issue flaunting their fit figures for all to see. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting

Noun

Social media adds its own momentum, with shoppers sharing seasonal store displays, decorating ideas and new Halloween collections.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Special exhibits highlight pieces from the museum’s collection that aren’t on permanent display, as well as loaners from elsewhere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of display

Adjective

In late spring and summer, the showy flowers emit a light scent and attract all kinds of pollinators.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
The modern version is far more sumptuous than the hard-wearing trousers of our youth—an everyman’s velvet, rich but rarely showy.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of showy

Verb

This holiday season will be the first true test of which brands are best at displaying their wares in ways that agents find irresistible.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The panel offers deep blacks without producing the layering artifacts common when displaying darker hues.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of displaying

Noun

For now, much of this work is still hypothetical; Pacific Fusion’s campus, of which the demonstration facility is part, is currently under construction at the end of Pacific Fusion Drive.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Learning from human demonstrations offers another way to develop skills by using examples of how a task should be performed.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstration

Adjective

Five years ago, LSU brought Kim Mulkey in to resuscitate its women’s basketball program, ignoring the controversy that trailed her like a train of sequins off one of her gaudy pantsuits.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Each followed the social media account of a 35-year-old former Dartmouth College running back with a degree in economics and a gaudy ring on his finger.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gaudy

Verb

In a family of nine brothers and sisters, one after another of the siblings began exhibiting dramatic personality changes shortly before or after reaching the age of 40.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
The museum’s floor plan, especially its curved walls, presented previously unheard-of challenges for exhibiting artworks.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibiting

Noun

For years, the show's staff has begun each morning with a long meeting about the day's news, and what should and should not be included in the two-hour broadcast.

— Scott Detrow, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026
Presley Gerber followed his mom's footsteps into modeling, being signed by IMG Models at 15 years old and walking runway shows for brands including Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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