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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He is widely popular in Ukraine, especially on social media, and his drone forces are vaunted by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

How many of us learned Friday night about the vaunted tradition of the coaches’ pregame handshake?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Even just speaking up could dent his vaunted Teflon shield.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

She has been to his high school games and knows he is the vaunted captain of the St. Joseph’s football team.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove