1
as in congratulated
to praise too much
the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity
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as in prided
to think highly of (oneself)
don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before
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Recent Examples of flattered
Of the 2,400 who participated in the study, mostly preferred being flattered.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The present profit forecasts are being flattered by surging estimates for semiconductor and energy companies without yet reflecting any frictional effects of the massive jump in energy, chemical and shipping costs, nor the unhelpful rise in Treasury yields toward the top of their one-year range.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
This needn’t been a timid admission;—she’d be flattered to hear it.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Epstein flattered them and gave them advice to build trust.
—Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
That job turned out to involve flying around the world in high style—often to places run by oligarchs, dictators, and fellow royals, on the basis that they would be flattered to deal with a prince.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
The soft-spoken Stolz acknowledged that, yes, his aims are high, and, sure, he is flattered by the comparisons to Heiden.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Sharon used to be the company’s secret weapon, a beautiful, smart and immaculately presented businesswoman who flattered hard cash out of horny old billionaires.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
So the ref had to go run after him, pick him up and put him back onto the field, which I was very flattered by.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The present profit forecasts are being flattered by surging estimates for semiconductor and energy companies without yet reflecting any frictional effects of the massive jump in energy, chemical and shipping costs, nor the unhelpful rise in Treasury yields toward the top of their one-year range.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
This needn’t been a timid admission;—she’d be flattered to hear it.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Epstein flattered them and gave them advice to build trust.
—Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
That job turned out to involve flying around the world in high style—often to places run by oligarchs, dictators, and fellow royals, on the basis that they would be flattered to deal with a prince.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
The soft-spoken Stolz acknowledged that, yes, his aims are high, and, sure, he is flattered by the comparisons to Heiden.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Sharon used to be the company’s secret weapon, a beautiful, smart and immaculately presented businesswoman who flattered hard cash out of horny old billionaires.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
So the ref had to go run after him, pick him up and put him back onto the field, which I was very flattered by.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattered
Verb
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Speakers also thanked and congratulated their teams, including prosecutors, police officers, and social workers for helping keep children safe.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a statement on Monday, Johnson congratulated King on landing the gig.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In those days, Ireland prided itself on being behind the times, and the frantic Sixties felt to us more like the fallow Forties.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But then, Miami has prided itself on not earning style points all season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jackson should be commended for taking a thoughtful step to strengthen consumer trust and the future of recycling innovation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beatriz Andre, acting regional attorney for the EEOC’s Los Angeles District Office, commended Justin and Wonderful for reaching the settlement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Antiplastic advocates applauded Thursday’s announcement.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miles praised the defensive effort of South Carolina.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shoe was a hit, praised equally for its design as its comfort, and is currently available in 19 different colorways and materials, including pink or leopard ponyhair, white leather, and tan suede.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The main specific risk is the potential for nodules or granulomas (small bumps) forming under the skin, especially if improperly placed or massaged.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Korean scalp treatments often come in lightweight, fast-absorbing liquids, essences, or refreshing tonics designed to be massaged directly into the scalp without leaving hair greasy or weighed down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Davidson, a 6-foot-1 freshman, stroked a perfect shot from the right side to send the Trojans (18-13) into a second-round matchup with top seed South Carolina on Monday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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One contestant in a Travis Kelce butt cut leaped over an ironing board; another held a tape measure to his crotch and stroked it.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clear, 25 to 30 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the final days of their season, Tigers players both slammed bats and puffed victory cigars.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Flattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattered. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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