as in hero-worshiped
to praise too much
a flunky who shamelessly butters up the boss
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttered up
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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 -
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
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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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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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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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But Rivera stroked into center field to end the game.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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Toronto first got to Junk in the third inning as Nathan Lukes stroked a leadoff double, advanced on Ernie Clement’s flyout and came home on Springer’s RBI single.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 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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“Buttered up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttered%20up. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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