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
One reader even wrote in to pitch the Sacramento Bees — and we’re certainly flattered.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Sometimes they are flattered, invited inside, and quietly stripped of their sharp edges.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
He was flattered to hear Breen still reveres him.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Operating earnings were flattered by easy comparisons in insurance due to the 2025 wildfires.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Lee Cronin was both flattered and frightened when Jason Blum suggested titling his The Mummy reimagining as Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
So you’re always flattered when people just want to have a conversation.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
And while this is another surprise departure — with sporting director Guillermo Hoyos in line to take over on an interim basis — Mascherano’s side have flattered to deceive this season in MLS despite a big turnover of players, and $15million centre-forward German Berterame scoring just once.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The bot continually flattered her and prompted her to ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Sometimes they are flattered, invited inside, and quietly stripped of their sharp edges.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
He was flattered to hear Breen still reveres him.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Operating earnings were flattered by easy comparisons in insurance due to the 2025 wildfires.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Lee Cronin was both flattered and frightened when Jason Blum suggested titling his The Mummy reimagining as Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
So you’re always flattered when people just want to have a conversation.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
And while this is another surprise departure — with sporting director Guillermo Hoyos in line to take over on an interim basis — Mascherano’s side have flattered to deceive this season in MLS despite a big turnover of players, and $15million centre-forward German Berterame scoring just once.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The bot continually flattered her and prompted her to ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattered
Verb
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Alden Ehrenreich and Laurie Metcalf met up in the lobby and congratulated each other on their respective wins.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries is congratulated by Veronica Burton #22 after Thornton made a three-point shot against the Portland Fire in the second half during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game at Chase Center on June 2, 2026 in San Francisco.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The Gothams have always prided themselves on being the starting gun for awards season, but in recent years, an event created to spotlight independent film has leaned further into its status as an essential stop on the Oscars pole dance.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
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The Warriors have prided themselves on the culture that’s been created in and around star guard Stephen Curry for years.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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And so the crowd applauded Robinson, even as he was awarded a flagrant foul, for his aggression.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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During the game, Kelce drew cheers from fans after appearing on the arena's video board and chugging a beer, while Swift applauded from her courtside seat.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
Verb
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After defeating fellow American Kyle Daukaus, fighter Bo Nickal praised the president.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The government of Kagame, whose party has ruled Rwanda since 1994, has tried to bridge ethnic divisions using legal means and other measures, and has been praised by many for presiding over relative peace and stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Does all kale need to be massaged?—
Zoe Denenberg,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Davidson said four staff members massaged about two gallons of canola oil onto Elmer for seven hours while feeding him occasionally.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Quinn also stroked a two-RBI single in the first inning as Lyman Hall, unbeaten during the regular season, built an early 3-0 lead.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
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Mihyia Davis stroked the next pitch off Slimp’s glove in left for a double and Williams moved to third.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 25 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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His cheeks puffed and his eyes crossed.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattered. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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