FLAUNTED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

flaunted

verb

past tense of flaunt

as in displayed

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 flaunted Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper proudly flaunted their matching gold bands during a Paris outing on October 4. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 Oct. 2026 Rick Springfield flaunted his abs during a show in Las Vegas over the weekend days after turning 77. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors had said that Laster and Rozier, longtime friends, were part of a group called GMB that publicly flaunted its access to guns and that Laster allegedly relied on to intimidate witnesses. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Ali Larter flaunted her fit physique in several skimpy bikinis while soaking up the sun during a vacation in Italy. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The Saint Laurent menswear spring 2027 show took place on Tuesday as part of Paris Fashion Week in France, and the stars in the front row flaunted some of the creative director’s trendiest footwear designs that lean both into the clear shoe trend and the slingback craze. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 Tate flaunted his growing wealth on social media, and a following coalesced. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 In October, the singer flaunted her blonde hairstyle during a red-carpet appearance at the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaunted

Verb

Airbnb, which connects travelers with more than 5 million hosts globally, has advised hosts to choose from seven standard house rules that will be displayed prominently on the listing page.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Hermès has broadened the selection of products displayed on its e-commerce platform, including leather goods, to better reflect the range available to customers.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of displayed

Verb

Gates, who now stewards the photographic archives and periodicals of the Johnson Publishing Company, has exhibited it in different forms.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
The investigation also found no evidence that the parents exhibited any obvious signs of impairment, the office said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibited

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The 6-foot-9 forward who signed a veteran minimum contract showed willingness to pick up opposing ball-handlers full court.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
In that incident, surveillance footage — first reported by the Daily News — showed the fare-checkers pushing Brooklyn school aide Kyle Taylor up against a bus stop shelter following a fare dispute that had turned physical.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of showed

Verb

New York landmarks flashed on the big screen alongside images of Black excellence, love, ambition, and struggle, including intimate Knowles-Carter family footage, the White Bronco chase, and Mike Tyson videos, among others.

— Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026
To that, Gordon flashed his patented big smile and let out a little chuckle.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of flashed

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Disneyland has unveiled the dates in which guests can attempt to snag one if its handmade, oversize 18-inch candy canes.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Pitch Music & Arts has unveiled the lineup for its 10th edition, with CHRIS STASSY, Chlär, CLOUDY, Peach, Patrick Mason, HAAi and X CLUB.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of unveiled

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Door opening from kitchen to dish area does not have finished opening and the concrete blocks that were cut for the wall opening are exposed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The result exposed vulnerabilities in Lula’s reelection bid, from frustration over the cost of living and crime to difficulties mobilizing parts of his traditional base.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of exposed

Verb

Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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