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
Matty’s imitation is not a form of flattery.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that seems to be what Ariana Grande thinks about Kelly Ripa's impersonation of her.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
That one-two punch of flattery and gentle resistance is an example of how some European leaders are trying to approach America at a fraught moment.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Some recall their dealings with him during his first term, when certain governors believed that federal aid was conditioned on flattery.
—Katie Glueck, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that seems to be what Ariana Grande thinks about Kelly Ripa's impersonation of her.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
That one-two punch of flattery and gentle resistance is an example of how some European leaders are trying to approach America at a fraught moment.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Some recall their dealings with him during his first term, when certain governors believed that federal aid was conditioned on flattery.
—Katie Glueck, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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While consumer advocacy groups and some tax experts have praised Direct File for creating a free pathway for some taxpayers to file their returns, the service hasn't earned universal praise.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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None of these shows have quite captured the zeitgeist like The Mandalorian did or garnered the critical praise of Andor.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The original recipe calls for cashew butter in the topping, but peanut butter or almond butter will work as well.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2025
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Look for paleta shakes, waffle bowls and burritos, vegan dark chocolate and cookie butter, as well as mango, passion fruit and more.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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But in the midst of all the cheers, tears, adulation, handshakes and high fives from the patrons, fellow competitors, caddies, employees, suits, family and friends, there was only one thing on McIlroy's mind.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This figure, who writes letters of adulation to a white bodybuilder—literally named Brad—and who has no real Black family around him?—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2025
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Despite struggling to find distribution in the U.S., No Other Land earned wide critical acclaim (and some criticism) ahead of its Best Documentary win at the 2025 Oscars.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2016, Fierstein reprised his iconic Broadway role as Edna Turnblad in NBC’s Hairspray Live!, to great acclaim.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cruise went public with his adoration of the hit movie Sunday.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Scoring five in his last three starts, McTominay is on the crest of a light blue Neopolitan wave, drinking in the fans’ adoration with every strike.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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From there, according to the report, the sweet talk quickly moves to messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Google Chat or Telegram.—
Sunny Nagpaul,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2024
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Just in case that gave Reba a leg up, don't let her sweet talk you.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2024
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“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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