vaunted

[vawn-tid, vahn-] / ˈvɔn tɪd, ˈvɑn- /

VERB

exhibit

Synonyms

STRONG

boast brag crow display flaunt gasconade prate strut

Antonyms

STRONG

be modest conceal deprecate hide

Example Sentences

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President Emmanuel Macron vaunted France's reliable nuclear power and available land for construction as he welcomed leaders to the event.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The state’s vaunted defense industry was shedding tens of thousands of jobs with the closure of military bases after the end of the Cold War.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Team USA’s vaunted offense looked helpless against veteran Michael Lorenzen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Even just speaking up could dent his vaunted Teflon shield.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

At the moment of discovery, the vaunted technology has produced something astonishing.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan