Sami was flaunting his wealth.
Source: tatoeba (6712993)
Flaunting
Synonyms for "flaunting" (154 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Strong matches (46)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (77)
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Noun(10 words)
impression managementostentationostentatiousparadeself-displayself-promotionshow offshowinessshowyviolate norms
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: affected, basking, bedizened, big-sounding, blatant.
- Sentence evidence is available for flaunting, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "flaunting".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "flaunting"
Keep "flaunting" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "flaunting" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "flaunting", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "flaunting" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
19 entriesachievement braggingachievement showcasebrand flauntingbrashnesscapability displaycredential flauntingcredentials displayexpertise displayflashinessflaunt appearanceflaunt authorityflaunt policy violationsflaunt statusflaunt wealthostentationprofessional self-promotion
Showing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
12 entriesflaunting achievementsflaunting appearanceflaunting attireflaunting authorityflaunting credentialsflaunting expertiseflaunting fashionflaunting lifestyleflaunting possessionsflaunting statusflaunting successflaunting wealth
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Yanni is rich and enjoys flaunting it.
Source: tatoeba (9641336)
Yanni started flaunting his affair with Skura to Nuja.
Source: tatoeba (9821427)
On every bank and hedgerow grow bushes of hydrangeas, with their flaunting blue blossoms, while great clumps of belladonna lilies transform the whole landscape, and the country seems to blush a beautiful rosy-pink.
Source: tatoeba (11554177)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "flaunting"?
Closest matches include affected, basking, bedizened, big-sounding, blatant.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "flaunting"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.