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
Hanna When Kirsten Becken first reached out to me about joining the Femxphotographers collective, I was both flattered and intrigued.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Harry Potter director Christopher Columbus doesn't seem very impressed by actor Nick Frost's transformation into Hagrid… but he is flattered.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
More often than not, we're flattered and impressed when someone reaches out to us with a thoughtful message, Contois says.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
While Dorothy is flattered by the attention from a successful writer, her roommates, Blanche Devereaux (Rue McLanahan) and Rose Nylund (Betty White), are turned off by Barbara's arrogance and superficiality.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Swanson herself was flattered to be a guest star during the 1973 season of Burnett’s show and was especially fond of getting to work with the show’s handsome supporting star, Lyle Waggoner.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
The heel featured a square low-cut vamp that flattered the foot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Harry Potter director Christopher Columbus doesn't seem very impressed by actor Nick Frost's transformation into Hagrid… but he is flattered.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
More often than not, we're flattered and impressed when someone reaches out to us with a thoughtful message, Contois says.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
While Dorothy is flattered by the attention from a successful writer, her roommates, Blanche Devereaux (Rue McLanahan) and Rose Nylund (Betty White), are turned off by Barbara's arrogance and superficiality.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Swanson herself was flattered to be a guest star during the 1973 season of Burnett’s show and was especially fond of getting to work with the show’s handsome supporting star, Lyle Waggoner.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
The heel featured a square low-cut vamp that flattered the foot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattered
Verb
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The mood was celebratory, and Jassy congratulated employees on Zoox’s success to date, the person said.—
Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shaffer was a musical encyclopedia, and his band prided itself on being able to respond almost instantly to anything that happened on the show.—
Chris Almeida,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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However, the fact of the matter is that the offense has improved and Iowa has always prided itself on the defensive side of the ball.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Robby Soave delivers his radar on the reactions to Charlie Kirk's death and the push by conservatives to fire people who have spread misinformation about and applauded his death.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But while these shows have been praised for bringing awareness to the condition, women shouldn't learn about this common health problem from reality TV.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Derek praised the dance as impressive and said that Scott looked comfortable during the side-by-side sections.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The midweight sweater has short and slightly puffed sleeves, a crew neckline, and a warm-weather-friendly cotton blend.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Like so many institutions before it, the museum could have ignored the students, or puffed up some sort of defense.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Flattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattered. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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