flaunt

verb

ˈflȯnt How to pronounce flaunt (audio)
Definition of flauntnext
as in to display
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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How is the word flaunt different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of flaunt are display, exhibit, expose, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

In what contexts can display take the place of flaunt?

The synonyms display and flaunt are sometimes interchangeable, but display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When would exhibit be a good substitute for flaunt?

The words exhibit and flaunt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

Where would expose be a reasonable alternative to flaunt?

In some situations, the words expose and flaunt are roughly equivalent. However, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is parade a more appropriate choice than flaunt?

Although the words parade and flaunt have much in common, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When could show be used to replace flaunt?

The meanings of show and flaunt largely overlap; however, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flaunt The bullfighter Escamillo is a fantastic role for Randy Crespo, who swaggers around flaunting his alpha male status. —Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025 Richard Lester took over the sequels, flaunting his signature light comic touch to prove his superiority to the franchise. —Armond White, National Review, 11 July 2025 Administration officials flaunted court orders by deporting immigrants to a Salvadoran prison. —Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025 Actor Andrew Garfield wore his trusty Omega De Ville Trésor, soccer star Bukayo Saka flexed a gorgeous Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa flaunted an elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for flaunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunt
  1. display
  2. show
  3. exhibit
  4. unveil
  5. expose
  6. flash
Verb
  • The artworks and photos are displayed alongside historical items, archival images, video reenactments of the Raid, and multimedia testimonials by descendants of the enslaved people who liberated themselves.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • If a face is displayed to millions of people at once, chances are someone will recognize it.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Definition of display
Verb
  • Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.
    — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
  • Byron, who is married with children, immediately hid when the couple was shown on screen.
    — Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Definition of show
Verb
  • These individuals exhibited a particularly strong reduction in stress following the exercise program.
    — Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The other day in the Rockaways, on the shore at Beach Eighty-seventh Street, the ocean was exhibiting its pugilistic side: four-foot waves, strong undertow—perfect conditions for test-driving one of the city’s new beach-patrol initiatives.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Definition of exhibit
Verb
  • The Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina unveiled the lineup for its 31st edition on Wednesday.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
  • Madame Tussauds is unveiling 13 new wax figures of global superstar Taylor Swift in a tribute to the Eras Tour performer.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Definition of unveil
Verb
  • As it was exposed to rain on the surface, the limestone partially dissolved and cracked along areas of weakness.
    — Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025
  • In early 2011, Butler was exposed for faking private investigation cases to keep up with the content demands of the Lifetime show, according to This American Life.
    — Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
Definition of expose
Verb
  • Emotions like doubt or frustration may flash across the face in a split second.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Cameras flash as Combs addresses the crowd, presiding over the scene like a master of ceremonies — or something else entirely.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Definition of flash

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