boast
verb (used without object)
to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.
boasting
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a word derived from
boast.
Example Sentences
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The property’s design is a stark contrast from the eclectic, maximalist aesthetic the cartwheeling designer has become known for, boasting a sleek open concept with a neutral color palette and exposed wood ceiling beams.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
San Clemente is a quintessential California beach town with bluff-top enclaves offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and famed beaches boasting some of the best surf breaks in the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Europe’s largest cluster of data centers is in Slough, a town 25 miles west of London, with only Virginia in the U.S. boasting more globally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The Owls, boasting England's 12th biggest club stadium, were relegated from the top flight in 2000, but fans are fuelled with fresh optimism that a reawakening is possible.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
“Not that I’m boasting, mind you! That would be ill-mannered.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
