as in rhodomontade
boastful speech or writing
if you believe the gasconade of his memoirs, he pretty much won World War II on his own
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as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
the Baron Münchhausen was so notorious for gasconading about his purported exploits as soldier and hunter that his name has become synonymous with the telling of tall tales
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Recent Examples of gasconade
Robert Klemko, The MMQB, 13 July 2017
Noun
His early career was marked by the sort of gasconade many fans of the NFL had come to adore and many MLB executives and players had come to loathe.
—Robert Klemko, The MMQB, 13 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasconade
Verb
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Glossier’s Brow Flick boasts a semi-sheer pigment for a natural hair-like finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Poland boasts talented players from their 2013 U-17 Euro-winning squad (Ewa Pajor, Paulina Dudek, Sylwia Matysik and Ewelina Kamczyk), but this is a huge step up.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the report, the primary demographic for hot air balloon experiences consists of adventure seekers and travelers looking for unique experiences.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Classic Laddie is 100% unpeated Scottish barley, which means the barely used to make the malt was dried by hot air instead of burning peat.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Although Trump repeatedly said the tariffs were not a starting point for negotiations, the White House had been bragging that dozens of countries have approached the administration about side deals to get around the sting of these taxes.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump frequently bragged about stock market gains during his first term, and the threat of losses on Wall Street was viewed as a potential guardrail on risky economic policies in his second term.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite the current rhetoric, there seems to be rare agreement on addressing what many believe is a high-stakes issue.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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While Trump vowed repeatedly during the 2016, 2020 and 2024 election cycles not to cut Medicare, his actual record belies the rhetoric.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Police allege Balmer broke into the southern wing of the residence, entering a room often used to entertain crowds and display art, and set a fire using a homemade incendiary device.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dedicated to the suspension of time, the booth displayed vignettes portraying urban landscapes, creating a sense of calmness in a dynamic setting.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Over the weekend, there was a lot of online chatter about Elliott either closing his business or selling it to Authentic Brands Group.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The last week has been a lot of chatter on the matter.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Gasconade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasconade. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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