FLATTERIES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

flattery

noun

ˈfla-tə-rē

Definition of flattery

as in praise

excessive praise a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with disingenuous flattery

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Recent Examples of flattery The real danger is not the flattery itself. — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and that's exactly why beautiful paint colors are subject to overuse. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Unfortunately, Trump takes servile flattery as his due. — Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026 That, plus a golden iPhone (or key to the city) and a bit of flattery, should do the trick. — Ravi Gupta, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flattery

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Noun

Grant, however, has already drawn the praise of coach Jeff Hafley.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
But for all the praise Boone showered on Lombard on Friday, the skipper didn’t want to put any sort of timeline on his ETA or comment on whatever boxes the farmhand may still need to check.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

The people standing included A-list Hollywood stars and world leaders, all giving the Prince and Princess of Wales a very public show of respect and adulation.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Fans showered Ovechkin with cheers and adulation, despite his refusal to acknowledge the surrounding uncertainty.

— Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of adulation

Noun

Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Ryan Gosling and a returning Ford, the film received critical acclaim.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Since its debut, the series produced by Media Res, Echo Films and Hello Sunshine has racked up four Emmy Awards and one Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award among critical acclaim.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

Yet the subject of this adoration made absolutely sure nobody was short-changed.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Part of that adoration comes from a high level of public awareness about wildlife and conservation in Tasmania, home to many endemic species found nowhere else in the world.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of adoration

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