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as in to commend
to praise too much
the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity
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Recent Examples of flatter
And even if much of this is propaganda designed to flatter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or push a particular narrative, studies have shown that even the most exaggerated propaganda can provide valuable clues to what leaders are thinking.
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David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
The mid-rise fit and exaggerated flare feel straight out of the ’70s, but the cut is modern enough to flatter curves without overwhelming your frame.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The whiff of outlawry that came with that title flattered his sense of himself as a Hollywood rebel.
—Peter Biskind, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fought to offer Trump a second state visit starting Wednesday — an unprecedented flourish meant to bolster Starmer’s authority and flatter the American leader at a crucial moment for the United Kingdom and its allies.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
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David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
The mid-rise fit and exaggerated flare feel straight out of the ’70s, but the cut is modern enough to flatter curves without overwhelming your frame.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The whiff of outlawry that came with that title flattered his sense of himself as a Hollywood rebel.
—Peter Biskind, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fought to offer Trump a second state visit starting Wednesday — an unprecedented flourish meant to bolster Starmer’s authority and flatter the American leader at a crucial moment for the United Kingdom and its allies.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatter
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In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
30 Sep. 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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Much like Chicago, Milwaukee is a team that prides itself on stellar defense and an excellent bullpen.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike national franchises, the firm prides itself on offering a deeply personal approach, ensuring each client is supported through what is often one of life’s most stressful transitions.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2024
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.—
Selene Yeager,
Health,
24 Feb. 2024
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Fiala congratulated Babis and conceded defeat.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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After Swift’s engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce went public in August, local establishments such as Pursuit Spirits and Ten20 Craft Brewery congratulated the famous couple with cheeky Instagram posts.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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While fans and pundits stroke their chins and ponder Arsenal’s attacking alchemy, their defensive record is perhaps taken for granted.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 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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Johnson praised the president’s campaign advising Salvadorans on how to stay healthy during COVID-19.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Dean and Dan Caten recalled meeting Armani during many summer holidays throughout the Mediterranean and also praised his generosity toward them and young designers.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Berners-Lee stood, maestro-like, from the keyboard, turning to applaud each quadrant of the roaring crowd.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tech Oversight, an AI oversight advocacy organization that set its sights on the California Legislature earlier this year, applauded Wiener and Newsom for supporting SB 53 despite Big Tech’s objections.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The result is sometimes overpraising, overprotection, and overindulging children, mixing emotional intensity with economic privilege in ways that breed entitlement.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Know-nothings pretend that Schrader’s Bressonian mannerisms reveal the spiritual depths of contemporary crisis, when, in fact, Master Gardener repeats the same social-collapse paranoia that made secular reviewers overpraise the religious, racial, suicide-bomber topics of First Reformed.—
Armond White,
National Review,
24 May 2023
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“Flatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatter. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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