as in caresses
formal
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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And get ready for lots of compliments about the unique swing-sequence design on the front.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026 -
Ruud van Nistelrooy keeps a close eye on the internationals, who eventually receive compliments.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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She also was questioned in regards to the death of a man who was left outside a Los Angeles hospital.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Wong says her journey has been rooted in a fundamental adoration for the pure impact of cuisine and the need to never forget the flavors that carved her family's path to their future.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The feverish adoration of kolaches, originally a Czech creation brought to Texas by immigrants, is no coincidence at the historic Pearl.—
Colleen McNally Arnett,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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