1
as in coaxing
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 honeying
to praise too much
an eager, young assistant who blarneys the boss shamelessly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blarneying
Verb
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In Murano, a glassmaker bends over the furnace, coaxing color from fire.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025 -
But coaxing him to linger over a chapter is nearly impossible, often excruciating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Republican president also used the opportunity to settle political scores and thank his supporters, criticizing Democratic predecessors and praising a top donor, Miriam Adelson, in the audience.—
Darlene Superville,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The sweet gesture had some fans applauding the couple's growth during their time in the public eye.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The two men are surrounded by applauding officials while confetti falls in the background.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thanking everyone in the cast and crew, the fans, and congratulating one another, Kamie’s name didn’t come up.—
Sumayya Tobah,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
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Wearing his signature Panama hat, Joe Castiglione stood alone in the corner of Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium last month, congratulating every Sooner player and coach who came past following a victory.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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After commending leaders for their work, the president spoke of changes being made at the Pentagon, including the decision to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cozens’ former teammate Kyle Okposo took to Cozens right away, even commending the youngster for his leadership skills.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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One game, especially one so dominated by the defense, certainly isn’t enough to decide whether this is even an issue, but noted QB whisperer O’Connell has to be stroking his chin.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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But Ethan’s out there getting loose and stroking it.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Simply moisten the skin on the face and massaging the formula in circular motions.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Create some suspense and anticipation by going in slowly, starting with the head and just massaging it slightly with the tip of your tongue.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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The president has increasingly embraced fake images and videos — some appearing to be AI-generated — to mock and taunt political rivals while also puffing up his image.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
4 Oct. 2025
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The White House is puffing up its chest like an inevitable victor when the clock reaches Zero Hour.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Blarneying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blarneying. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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