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
During a May staff meeting, CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the flattery route.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Luckily, the heaps of flattery didn't go to his head.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
The imitation restaurants are a form of flattery, Bob Auerbach, the founder’s stepson, previously told The Times.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
But beneath the lighthearted banter, the personal flattery and the theatrical spectacle that surrounds a royal visit, there remained subtle signs of the deep divisions that have become the most serious test in decades for the long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Luckily, the heaps of flattery didn't go to his head.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
The imitation restaurants are a form of flattery, Bob Auerbach, the founder’s stepson, previously told The Times.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
But beneath the lighthearted banter, the personal flattery and the theatrical spectacle that surrounds a royal visit, there remained subtle signs of the deep divisions that have become the most serious test in decades for the long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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Mullin won early praise for speeding up FEMA relief payments to states, which Noem had slowed by requiring her personal sign-off on expenditures exceeding $100,000.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Spain have set up their group-stage base camp at the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, an elite private school whose facilities drew wide praise on social media when the squad arrived.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Indulge your senses with thick-as-butter body lotion, the Vitamin C body oil Hailey Bieber uses, plus so much more from the brand created by the famous YouTuber with over two million subscribers.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Amazon reviewers report that the 360-degree spinner wheels from this three-piece Hanke set are silent and glide like butter, ensuring a smooth and quiet journey throughout busy airports.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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His father eventually joined him to receive the crowd’s adulation.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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In a way that no championship trophy ever could, Kirby Smart has an opportunity to take action that would bring him undying respect and adulation.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Despite its international acclaim, US availability is limited, primarily due to its 35% ABV, which falls below the 40% US federal minimum for tequila.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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An equally hilarious and heartfelt exploration of one's identity and sexuality, Camp Miasma premiered to critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival in May.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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With Marilla in particular, there’s a joy in watching her stern façade almost immediately crumble and grow into openhearted adoration upon meeting Anne.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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In Lubbock, the adoration is equally strong.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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Watch an encounter full of sweet talk, gaslighting and tension here.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Don’t fall for compliments that don’t feel genuine, and don’t be afraid to confront whatever’s beneath someone’s sweet talk.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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