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vaunted

American  
[vawn-tid, vahn-] / ˈvɔn tɪd, ˈvɑn- /

adjective

  1. praised boastfully or excessively.

    the vaunted beauties of Paris.


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Origin of vaunted

First recorded in 1625–35; vaunt + -ed 2

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Lots of scrolling would also mean YouTube's vaunted recommendation software was not doing its job well, he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The vaunted plan laid out three distinct public systems, with local community colleges primarily offering two-year associate’s degrees and serving as transfer launching pads to CSU and the University of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

In 2024, Schneider also replaced longtime coach Pete Carroll with Mike Macdonald, who had been in charge of the vaunted Ravens defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Even just speaking up could dent his vaunted Teflon shield.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

He sat in the stands of Memorial Stadium cheering and clapping and feeling delighted as the Permian Panthers destroyed the vaunted Midland High Bulldogs.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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