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as in laudatory
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as in excessive
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as in praising
to praise too much
the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity
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as in priding
to think highly of (oneself)
don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before
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Recent Examples of flattering
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
This Sampeel dress is a beautiful addition to your summer travel wardrobe with its thick, wrinkle-resistant fabric, flattering cut, and (perhaps most importantly) $20 price tag.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The actress attended the 2026 French Open in Paris on Sunday in a pair of flattering Jimmy Choo sandals, after recently stepping out in Roger Vivier and Margaux shoes.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
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Adjective
As a rule, textured layers are a flattering touch for thick hair.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
This Sampeel dress is a beautiful addition to your summer travel wardrobe with its thick, wrinkle-resistant fabric, flattering cut, and (perhaps most importantly) $20 price tag.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Verb
The figure-flattering upper flows into an ultra-relaxed leg, giving them a lounge-on-the-couch type of feel.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The actress attended the 2026 French Open in Paris on Sunday in a pair of flattering Jimmy Choo sandals, after recently stepping out in Roger Vivier and Margaux shoes.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattering
Adjective
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Not everyone is as laudatory of the president’s age and mental acuity.—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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But as the home’s superstructure emerged, so have neighbors’ opinions — both laudatory and critical.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Too much iron can be dangerous, and excessive vitamin D may lead to high calcium levels and other complications.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
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Study author Alexandros Vgontzas, MD, director of the Sleep Research and Treatment Center at Penn State College of Medicine, told Health the results suggest that excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged sleep latency may be important risk factors for hypertension.—
Zoe Cunniffe,
Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The plan was met with mixed reaction, with some praising Starmer for taking action and others questioning the effectiveness of a blanket ban.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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White House communications director Steven Cheung dodged a question about Hokit’s comments at the fight, pivoting to praising the fighter.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Suitcases rarely push the $400 mark while priding themselves on chicness and durability; accessories like toiletry bags, too, come in at under $40 and yet retain an aspirational look worthy of your aesthetic at large.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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But with a bid to appeal to more women and families, Hooters risks failing to differentiate itself from the dozens of other casual dining chains also priding themselves on being family-friendly, according to Saunders.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The upcoming World Cup clash between the US and Australia has unexpectedly escalated into a fierce rivalry, despite both teams initially celebrating their favorable draw.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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National Weather Service A tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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But that doesn't mean the government is going to do that in a fulsome way.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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But a more fulsome treatment of the issue is needed.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Seated next to Harvey, Laila Edwards grew emotional while congratulating her longtime friend and teammate upon being selected.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The video has racked up over 115,000 likes and thousands of comments, with many congratulating the mom-to-be.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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