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
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Bruno Mars’ heroes are drowning in compliments.
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Brittany Spanos, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Fake-news flattery as aspirational policy—why not?
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, eh?
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
These evocations of the French master in a daily newspaper are not the stuff of flattery.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Spanos, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Fake-news flattery as aspirational policy—why not?
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, eh?
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
These evocations of the French master in a daily newspaper are not the stuff of flattery.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for flattery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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Colfer earned praise and a Golden Globe award for his sensitive portrayal of Kurt's journey, which included several timely bullying storylines.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sanoja said hearing that praise from Suarez, a two-time All-Star, was a confidence booster for him.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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While not technically a lunch spot, popping by this French-Asian bakery on Duke Street for a slice of their honey butter toast is always a good idea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But those self-adulations are often coupled with warnings that economic development success doesn’t happen by accident and can quickly slip away.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The shift started in earnest with the adulation Ichiro Suzuki received upon his arrival in Major League Baseball in 2001.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His musical would go on to receive critical acclaim and commercial success.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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As one of the world’s preeminent art museums, the Prado hosts rotating exhibitions that always draw acclaim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their adoration, combined with spending power, has created serious commercial opportunity for labels and brands that know how to tap in.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Adell soaked in every moment of the fans’ adoration throughout the night, showing his excitement with each catch.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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