as in caresses
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nice things that you say or do to convince someone to do something
He found it hard to resist her blandishments and almost always ended up doing as she wished.
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Noun
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One shopper got tons of compliments on this vibrant style, which is under $40 and includes artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026 -
My mom lives for compliments on her outfits and this Prettygarden dress is sure to reel them in.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Stewart, affectionately called Smoke, has at times said conflicting things in regards to his NASCAR driving career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Taylor arrives as a legitimate Oscar threat with the kind of adoration and critics reviews that make voters take notice.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over the course of the show, the pair develop a dysfunctional, surprisingly critical father-son dynamic, despite Gene's compulsive desire for adoration and Barry's, well, need to kill.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Blandishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blandishments. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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