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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
The perfect happy-medium between warm pink and orange flatters all skin tones, and plays nicely with maximalist and minimalist wardrobes alike.
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Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 May 2025
Over a decade later, their line is still synonymous with femininity, beauty and strength; and fuses statement prints and colors with luxurious fabrics and unique silhouettes to flatter the female form.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
The data is more current than the government’s monthly retail sales report but still could be flattered by Americans buying clothing, toys or other items before tariffs kick in.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The same day that Patel appeared before the Senate, a meeting of the Democratic National Committee began in Maryland, where officials squabbled over rules, were flattered by MSNBC hosts, and did not dare suggest that Biden ought not to have remained in the race for so long.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 May 2025
Over a decade later, their line is still synonymous with femininity, beauty and strength; and fuses statement prints and colors with luxurious fabrics and unique silhouettes to flatter the female form.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
The data is more current than the government’s monthly retail sales report but still could be flattered by Americans buying clothing, toys or other items before tariffs kick in.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The same day that Patel appeared before the Senate, a meeting of the Democratic National Committee began in Maryland, where officials squabbled over rules, were flattered by MSNBC hosts, and did not dare suggest that Biden ought not to have remained in the race for so long.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatter
Verb
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Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti commended Slaton’s resilience and survival skills, saying this is the longest stretch of time he’s seen someone go missing and come out alive.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The result was Shelton's album which dropped on Friday, May 9. Fallon, 50, commended Malone's range of being able to sing across genres, and Shelton said that Malone should stick with country.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Experience Horse Showmanship As the Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World, Shelbyville prides itself on its connection to horses.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The school prides itself on promoting fundamental Biblical values.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
21 May 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
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The Redditor said that her mother-in-law started tearing up and her boss stood up to congratulate them.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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An array of European leaders congratulated Dan on his victory, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, Poland’s Donald Tusk and Moldova’s Maia Sandu.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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Interacting with a pet, such as stroking them, can ease the mind and boost the sense of tranquility.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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His purpose is solely to stroke his outsized, narcissistic ego to compete with other authoritarian countries such as Russia and North Korea.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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At the May 13 Village Board meeting, the first meeting since Buchanan resigned, current board members who served with Buchanan praised her.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Like several Republicans, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee praised Kennedy for his work promoting healthy foods.—
Amanda Seitz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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After the change was announced, Horne applauded the decision.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Some members of the nuclear industry applauded the reform.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
23 May 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 27 May. 2025.
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