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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
Choose a cut that flatters your silhouette and works for office presentations and dinner dates.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 16 July 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 lack of wildfire loss accruals in the second quarter of 2025 for the US utilities segment flattered the year-over-year comparisons.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Known for its inclusive sizing and styles for every body type, Good American simplifies the search with high-quality denim that flatters your natural shape.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 16 July 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 lack of wildfire loss accruals in the second quarter of 2025 for the US utilities segment flattered the year-over-year comparisons.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Known for its inclusive sizing and styles for every body type, Good American simplifies the search with high-quality denim that flatters your natural shape.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatter
Verb
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That same year, he was commended for his involvement in four arrests made by the burglary team.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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An attendee commended those who put the show together.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The clinic prides itself on having experienced surgeons who supervise every medical step.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 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
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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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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.—
Selene Yeager,
Health,
24 Feb. 2024
Verb
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People were recording, congratulating, the whole nine yards.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The sisters also congratulated Jussie on his engagement to longtime boyfriend, Jabari Redd, in May 2025.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the black-and-white video, Kelly could be seen holding his baby daughter's hand, stroking her fingers.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In addition, Holt is an avid supporter of the Go Red for Women campaign, the American Heart Association's national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Another was praised for being someone who supervisors trusted.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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But just a couple of decades ago, wine (especially red wine) was praised for its positive health benefits, even on 60-Minutes, with their famous ‘French Paradox’ show.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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His plan was applauded by staff, patients and families alike.—
Carol Geffner,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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In the comment section of the original post, some users applauded the decision made by the United crew.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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He’s overpraised of course.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
16 Mar. 2023
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“Flatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatter. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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