Flaunt implies an unabashed, prideful, often arrogant display: "Every great hostelry flaunted the flag of some foreign potentate" (John Dos Passos). Parade usually suggests a pretentious or boastful presentation: "He early discovered that, by parading his unhappiness before the multitude, he produced an immense sensation" (Thomas Macaulay).Įxhibit implies open presentation that invites inspection: The museum is exhibiting paintings by local artists. a horse-show a flower show the new show at the theatre a TV show. The term can often imply revelation of something better left concealed: Your comment exposes your insensitivity. an entertainment, public exhibition, performance etc. Expose usually involves uncovering something or bringing it out from concealment: The excavation exposed a staggering number of artifacts. Show is the most general: "She hated to show her feelings" (John Galsworthy).ĭisplay often suggests an attempt to present something to best advantage: The dealer spread the rug out to display the pattern. These verbs mean to present something to view. For example: “That’s the best ice cream, periodt.Synonyms: show, display, expose, parade, exhibit, flaunt ![]() Periodt - End of statement emphasizer.OK, Boomer - Usually said in response to a person or idea that seems outdated.Noob/n00b - A person who doesn't know what they're doing or who is bad at something in other words, a newbie.(For example, saying, "What a Karen," about someone who returns their drink at a restaurant for not having enough ice.) ![]()
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