VAUNTS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

vaunts

verb

present tense third-person singular of vaunt

as in boasts

to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess even the noblest of fellows have been known to vaunt a bit

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Amenities and experiences Under Canvas Moab boasts a lineup of on-site programming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
For more than 50 years, Leather Honey has been producing a miraculously effective leather cleaner – with more than 33,000 positive reviews – and leather conditioner, which boasts more than 68,000 positive reviews.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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