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
But traveling in lightweight, climate-appropriate clothing without flaunting body parts is not a difficult concession to make to local custom. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 James Norton shares his favorite House of the Dragon meme after flaunting Ormund’s hair-dying skills. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 But my picky taste lies more in a pursuit for outfit-elevating designs that boast unique functionality rather than flaunting a pricey label. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 July 2026 The actor, 54, stepped out for a beach day in Los Angeles on July 9, flaunting his toned physique while taking a dip in the water. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 The video ad shows Martin and the others playing a group of friends embarking on a summer road trip in the countryside while flaunting their fits. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Right on the Las Vegas strip, a dark hotel ballroom awash in magenta light is filled with the sound of a live electric guitar as models dressed in black strut up and down a catwalk, flaunting fabulous hair. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The slideshow featured multiple photos of Scherzinger flaunting her toned abs in a blue bikini, with the ocean waves visible behind her. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Jackman and Foster have not shied away from the spotlight, flaunting their romance in both Hollywood and New York. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunting
  1. display
  2. showy
  3. displaying
  4. demonstration
  5. gaudy
  6. exhibiting
  7. show
  8. garish
Noun
  • In the double-height living room, a monumental polished-stone fireplace anchors the space, while a freestanding cylindrical wine display transforms bottle storage into a sculptural element in the dining area.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Perseid meteor shower is widely regarded as the Northern Hemisphere's premier shooting star display—but this year, the timing just might be cosmic.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of display
Adjective
  • Seline, a 14- to 17-course epicurean adventure told through seasonal and regional ingredients, innovative techniques and showy plating that makes use of bones, antlers and bowls within bowls, has been racking up accolades in 2026.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • With dark glossy leaves and showy white flowers, peace lilies are a traditional houseplant and make a good housewarming or sympathy gift.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of showy
Verb
  • The antibodies recognized cells displaying the mutant KRAS fragment while avoiding cells carrying the normal version of the protein.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But the world’s appetite for fossils has exploded in recent years, with social media awash in videos of fossil hunters displaying their finds, and prices for perfect specimens soaring.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of displaying
Noun
  • Rapid development Raytheon and CET reached the sea demonstration in less than 18 months.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With rapid adoption in China and growing interest worldwide, humanoid robotics are moving from specialized demonstrations to scalable commercial goods.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstration
Adjective
  • Beyond gaudy numbers and a long scroll of awards and achievements, Nelson was one of the most colorful and compelling coaches to grace the Bay Area in any professional sport.
    — Carl Steward, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The subsidy headlined a gaudy incentive package offering property and sales tax exemptions, discount electricity and payments for infrastructure in exchange for about 9,000 jobs.
    — Mark Dee August 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of gaudy
Verb
  • Starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill, the 1981 Possession centered on a woman going through a divorce who begins exhibiting bizarre behavior.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Rodriguez, who is is 50, said seeing someone more than 30 years his senior exhibiting so much energy on stage was an inspiring sign that getting older doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibiting
Noun
  • The phrase describes a common, temporary condition that research shows affects about 80% of people who give birth.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The project is being made in association with Hathiramani Commercial Ventures and co-produced with investor and entrepreneur Manish Hathiramani, who marks his producing debut with the show.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of show
Adjective
  • The animation emphasizes fidelity to the original show and the time period’s garish aesthetic in general, for a show that, more than almost any film, truly feels like picking up and reading five random issues of a comic run from 30 years ago.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Our test car’s blue-and-silver two-tone finish was striking without becoming garish, though subtlety is always relative when the hood stretches this far and the grille resembles the entrance to a private bank.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of garish

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