FLATTER Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

flatter

verb

ˈfla-tər

Definition of flatter

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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as in to pride

to think highly of (oneself) don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before

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Recent Examples of flatter The high-rise waist, roomy pockets, and wide-leg shape help create a flattering silhouette that pairs perfectly with a crisp white tee and a cropped denim jacket. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 The same goes for discovering petite-friendly clothing brands with styles that not only fit, but also flatter shorter frames. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 With or without Balogun, the co-host will be feeling confident against a Belgium team that has flattered to deceive in this tournament so far. — David Hickey, NBC news, 6 July 2026 Nielsen now captures out-of-home viewing far more extensively than in either prior cycle, which flatters every 2026 number. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatter

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Clients as well as opposing counsel routinely commend her ability to quickly identify risk, to build strategies that align with client goals and objectives, and to efficiently seek resolution or streamline to trial, as needed.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Leeper says the authors should be commended for those precautions, but the possibility of contamination can’t be ruled out completely.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of commend

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The business prides itself on being an authentic part of its Detroit neighborhood and community.

— Scott Talley, Freep.com, 12 July 2026
The space was also packed with easter eggs designed for fans who know the Spider-Man films inside and out and pride themselves on catching small details.

— Advertiser, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of pride

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Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
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

Definition of honey

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Postmatch, the king of Spain, King Felipe VI, was one of the first to congratulate La Roja on snapping the 16-year drought.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
The Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC for Senate Republicans, released a statement congratulating Nordone’s nomination.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Definition of congratulate

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There are many outcomes that stroke our ego — a distribution deal, a theater count, a Rotten Tomatoes score, impressions or even followers on social media.

— Daren Smith, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Medina cuts the ball back, Almada dummies it intelligently and, when the ball reaches him, Messi has enough space to stroke a first-time shot into the net.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of stroke

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Messi praised Yamal as a top talent during an event with Fanatics in between the respective press conferences.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Clement, whose own All-Star rise was influenced by Mattingly, praised his former coach's success, noting his reunion with his son, the Phillies' general manager.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of praise

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Jasmin Camacho, an evolutionary biologist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, applauds the python work as another way of looking in unexpected places for potential drugs and cures.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026
Children and parents applauded the performances by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater and opera singer San Cha at Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park in what’s otherwise known as Frogtown.

— Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of applaud

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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
As in the case of that picture, East of Eden is backed up by masterful screen storytelling that can hardly be overpraised and is complicated by no message that can be termed controversial.

— Jack Moffitt, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2023

Definition of overpraise

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