1
as in congratulated
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 prided
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 flattered
The look on his face was pleased, flattered, almost boyish.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Wilson says he's flattered he was thought of to voice a dog.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 14 Jan. 2026
The margin flattered no one; Barcelona was that good, and Athletic had no answer.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The requests left him feeling uneasy rather than flattered.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
He was almost flattered that the industry would single out his RAISE Act, which requires new AI safety standards, among other changes.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Previously, Dimon has been flattered by the questions but has not responded firmly one way or the other.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Green Bay scored 28 points in the second half – including 21 straight points in the final quarter – to put the result out of reach before a late Steelers touchdown flattered the scoreline, with the Packers winning 35-25.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
She was particularly flattered by a recurring nod in Prime Video‘s Overcompensating, which featured a cameo from Fox.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Wilson says he's flattered he was thought of to voice a dog.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 14 Jan. 2026
The margin flattered no one; Barcelona was that good, and Athletic had no answer.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The requests left him feeling uneasy rather than flattered.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
He was almost flattered that the industry would single out his RAISE Act, which requires new AI safety standards, among other changes.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Previously, Dimon has been flattered by the questions but has not responded firmly one way or the other.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Green Bay scored 28 points in the second half – including 21 straight points in the final quarter – to put the result out of reach before a late Steelers touchdown flattered the scoreline, with the Packers winning 35-25.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
She was particularly flattered by a recurring nod in Prime Video‘s Overcompensating, which featured a cameo from Fox.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattered
Verb
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Rehmet’s labor union congratulated him on his election victory.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Feb. 2026
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Your father would have congratulated you on her looks.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Phoenix Union community speaks out against Cota Natacha Chavez, a district alumnus and parent of a Phoenix Union freshman, said the district has always prided itself on its diversity and inclusion.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Setting new standards of innovation, the Jerome prided itself in providing the only bathroom in town open to the public— as well as the first building in town with an elevator, and one of the first buildings west of the Mississpi to have complete electric lighting.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tuason and company deserve to be commended for telling a narrative film on such a small scale, but the finished product fails to deliver a conclusion that’s scary enough to justify its lethargic, slow-burn format.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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There are, however, other that have taken his side and commended him for speaking out.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2026
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Roberts applauded the growing social justice movement coming out of the files release and called for a criminal investigation of Mountbatten-Windsor.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Video shows most lawmakers in the room applauded the line.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aliso Niguel coach Keith Barnett praised the effort of his freshman point guard, Iribarne.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The sturdy grooved leaves seem tough at first but, like your back after a trip to the chiropractor, relax and open up once they’re heartily massaged.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or opt for the Oil Ceremony, where layers of delicately scented oils are massaged into the skin in a soothing ritual.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Loosely cover using plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place (75°F) until puffed and nearly doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Accentuating her features with her signature brown smoky eyeshadow, matte mauve lipstick, and a pink flush on her cheekbones, Kylie puffed on a cigarette and gazed into the camera’s lens as the shot faded to black.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Flattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattered. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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