How to Use boast in a Sentence

boast

1 of 2 noun
  • When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle boast.
  • We were offended by his boast that he would easily beat us.
  • The museum's proudest boast is its collection of rare gems.
  • This seemed more than a boast or scam.
    — Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The line almost feels like a boast.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
  • After all, much of hip-hop culture is about the art of the boast.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Most fans have at least three speed settings, though some boast 12 or more.
    — Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022
  • On school days, there were no loud boasts from boys, no girls fanning their bottoms.
    — Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The Emerson poll, like most others, doesn't back up that boast.
    — Dallas News, 6 Aug. 2019
  • Hall doesn't have the credentials the other two boast.
    — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
  • That’s perfect unless the boasts are about ghosts for three quarters.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Some boast of their ties to the authorities.
    — Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The 24 guestrooms in the main hotel each boast a king-size bed with lush linens.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2021
  • And its other selections all boast skill sets that can help the team in the short and long term.
    — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • The song is peak-boast rapping, with every artist coming with some of their best work in years.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Look for pairs that boast padded, cushioned, or memory foam footbeds, like many of the picks above.
    — Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The boast to his father wasn’t the only one Pelé’s talent made good on.
    — Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2022
  • None of those things fit with his boast that Louisville is a compassionate city.
    — Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, 2 June 2020
  • There were few other specifics beyond the classic Trumpian boast.
    — Adam Nagourney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2020
  • His boast led to a string of mass defections in the mid-1960s.
    — Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 6 Mar. 2020
  • Very few golfers, though, boast of Curran’s ability on the course.
    — Pat Disabato, chicagotribune.com, 23 Sep. 2020
  • Homes around Salt Lake boast lush, forest-green lawns, despite the drought.
    — New York Times, 7 June 2022
  • As sometimes happens, however, my boast spun around like a boomerang and knocked my teeth out.
    — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The 27-year-old boasts power that few second basemen in the league can match.
    — Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Only one or two boast one that is not already well into the autumn of their careers.
    — New York Times, 17 June 2022
  • The beautiful home boasts gorgeous hardwoods and a split bedroom floor plan that flows.
    — Star-Telegram, star-telegram.com, 4 June 2017
  • His poisonous lies and boasts are best ignored by the media (and everyone else).
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The complex boasts upgraded weight rooms with smart racks that guide athletes through their workouts.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Trump’s boast refers to the replacement of older barriers with new fences.
    — Politifact Staff, Detroit Free Press, 29 Aug. 2020
  • So the song comes across, not as one person’s boast, but as the anthem of a nation of hopeful young women.
    — David Kirby, WSJ, 25 June 2021

boast

2 of 2 verb
  • The Dodgers boast the best team in the world.
    — Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The Dodgers boast the best team in the world.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The store boasts a meat market and meals.
    — Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The restaurant boasts a large lunch menu.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This theme park boasts the most roller coasters in the world.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 6 May 2023
  • And so young Jesse began to boast.
    — Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The headboard shape boasts the same curved ‘wings’ as those high-back chairs.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The software boasts a wide range of uses.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The ship also boasts seven pools and nine whirlpools.
    — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Which is not something all biscuits can boast.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • At the same time, her lips boasted a faded berry stain.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
  • Seed packets boast more about what the plant will do to you than about how to grow it.
    — Sunset Magazine, 8 June 2020
  • Other rooms in the house boast bold pops of print and color, too.
    — Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The dress boasted cap sleeves, a square neckline and a slit in the back.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Two powder rooms boast statement pieces.
    — Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The body care pick boasts a silky-smooth feel and melts into my skin like butter.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • The Cubs boast one of the best all-around infields in baseball.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The spot boasts, as promised, juicy chicken and one of the best beer lists in the airport.
    — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
  • Memphis does boast the best rebounding rate of any team in the league.
    — Xl Media, cleveland, 23 Apr. 2022
  • Students and parents like to boast about the dance and arts programs.
    — New York Times, 23 Apr. 2021
  • And soon, the town will be able to boast of new amenities for visitors.
    — Michelle Matthews | [email protected], al, 9 Oct. 2019
  • Just consistent, which is more than anyone else on the club can boast.
    — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2020
  • Few pieces of furniture can boast so many uses.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The Arizona town boasts miles of bike trails and desert landscapes.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Reviewers can't help but boast about how these slippers are the best.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Seeds are high in omega fatty acids, which boast a slew of health benefits.
    — Hannah Selinger, Good Housekeeping, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Some even boast private pools give those who desire a greater sense of seclusion.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Each villa boasts a large sitting area, fireplace and king-size bed.
    — Karen Kelso, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2019
  • This team still boasts star power at every level.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The city even boasts the second-most kitchen supply stores per capita.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025

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