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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Scott Parker has coaxed more structure, but this squad has looked short of Premier League quality from the start, even after a 100-point promotion campaign.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Pete was delivering yogurt to the table while Chasten coaxed them to eat it.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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What Makes These Winners Stand Out Some of these Southern gas stations and convenience stores are known for impressive regional in-house foods, including barbecue and biscuits, while others are applauded for offering the cleanest bathrooms, most friendly staff, and good prices.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Marshall applauded the strong demand trends currently boosting the cybersecurity industry.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mandel, who sells media rights to many of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, praised the company for focusing on storytelling and turning the streaming service into the home for tennis.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Deb Banks, executive director of Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates also praised the move, saying that a complete closure during the pilot would be better than having streets closed to traffic only on certain days.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ellison congratulated the motion picture group led by Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Argyle forward Emma King (10), center, reacts after being named Most Valuable player as she is congratulated by teammates Wrigley Green (5), left, and Lexi Ehrhardt (20) following the Lady Eagles' 51-42 victory over Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill to claim the state championship.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Detective Macy Sanchez and Officer Justine Chevalier were commended for saving a man from drowning in a pool by both jumping in to rescue him, and starting CPR.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jones also commended the younger Guthrie for her strength.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Top-wise, besides corsetry, retailers will no doubt zero in on silhouettes that float and drape on the body, with Isabella-esque puffed sleeves or Cathy-leaning off-the-shoulder necklines.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until slightly puffed and cracked, 11–15 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
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Influenced by her Indian heritage, Japanese craft philosophy, and the traditions of Shetland knitting, her work is highly distinctive and also wholly wearable; David and I stroked scarves, asymmetric wraps, and sweaters with yearning.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s allies have always stroked his ego to get their way.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Blarneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blarneyed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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