1
as in coaxed
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
attendants at the nursing home sometimes have to blarney the patients to take their medicine
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2
as in applauded
to praise too much
an eager, young assistant who blarneys the boss shamelessly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blarneyed
Verb
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Around 380 million years ago, ankle-high greenery shot to the sky in strange, towering forests that coaxed fish and invertebrates ashore to try out life on land.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025 -
The goal of the study was to see whether or not participants could be coaxed into valuing a specific trait more purely based on experience alone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In a statement, Brightline applauded the federal government’s recent efforts.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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At the Golden Globes after the 2004 film's release, Farrell applauded director Oliver Stone for rallying the troops, literally and physically, throughout the film's making.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Still, the judges praised her performance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Despite Kirk's polarizing image, which has come under scrutiny following his death, Quaid praised the late activist for his ability to debate people with a wide range of perspectives.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The actors said that the episode was one of their least favorites but commended the late Doherty for her work on it.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Reviewers have commended how much the structure has upgraded their outdoor space.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Both Jeremy and Evi joined the couple for their engagement festivities and congratulated them in separate Instagram Stories.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Trump, in a post on his social media app Truth Social shortly after the verdict, congratulated Bondi and Blanche on the conviction and thanked the Secret Service agent who spotted Routh running from the site of the crime.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bake until puffed and set, about 30 minutes.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Made with soft, stretchy, and skin-friendly materials, this piece is comfy but is classy enough for the office thanks to an elegant neckline, quality craftsmanship, and puffed sleeves.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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Next to them, a blond, fit-looking woman, seated alone on a mat with crutches beside her, massaged herself, kneading muscles with her hands and using a scarf to help stretch her legs.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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In order to get the best results, apply a small amount to clean, dry skin in the evening, gently massaged in until it’s fully absorbed.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The whiff of outlawry that came with that title flattered his sense of himself as a Hollywood rebel.—
Peter Biskind,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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The president is also royally flattered by exceptional attention and has embraced the grandeur of his office in his second term.—
Jill Lawless,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Blarneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blarneyed. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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