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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
This $15, rich-looking set makes for an easy travel-day uniform, and this flattering two-piecer seriously channels Skims vibes.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Manicure trends like milk bath nails, soap nails, and BB cream nails all feature the same nude color and shiny finish that’s flattering for all skin tones.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Designed to flatter, these travel-ready pieces go beyond the basics thanks to performance fabrics—think breathable material, four-way stretch, and built-in compression.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Manicure trends like milk bath nails, soap nails, and BB cream nails all feature the same nude color and shiny finish that’s flattering for all skin tones.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Designed to flatter, these travel-ready pieces go beyond the basics thanks to performance fabrics—think breathable material, four-way stretch, and built-in compression.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatter
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Super Men, the inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers, earned national recognition in the projects category and was commended for excellence in video.—
Charlotte Observer staff report,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Miller concurred and commended Superintendent David Buck on his communication with board members in the lead-up to the protests.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Democratic Party once prided itself on combining moral leadership with pragmatic strength.—
Ken Toltz,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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But until then, Alberta, which prides itself on being fiscally conservative, will manage expectations on Hollywood possibly shooting locally to keep creatives and crews in the province busy.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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Fraternity members congratulated each winner and posed for group photos with their full carts.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Trump made the comment during a locker-room call congratulating the men’s team on their 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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This could have caused the plaque to chip off and cause a fatal heart attack or stroke any time over the next 5-10 years, maybe even sooner.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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When Robbie first strokes the plush walls, her Cathy stares with the appropriate mix of awe and terror.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a statement on Friday, Lamont praised Quiros’ record as commissioner and thanked him for his years of service.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pennsylvania senators praise decision to strike Iran Democratic Senator John Fetterman took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the operation.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Notice who stands to applaud your wins and who grumbles.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The crowd watching applauded, drawing a smile from dad and daughter.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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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 Mar. 2026.
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