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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
Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
If there’s never any ideal timeframe through which to assess the ongoing death-spiral that is the traditional pay-TV bundle, the first quarter of every year is demonstrably the least flattering for the sector.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 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
The makeup techniques that worked for years suddenly seem less flattering.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
If there’s never any ideal timeframe through which to assess the ongoing death-spiral that is the traditional pay-TV bundle, the first quarter of every year is demonstrably the least flattering for the sector.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 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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But as the home’s superstructure emerged, so have neighbors’ opinions — both laudatory and critical.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Unfortunately, the ongoing and laudatory efforts of technology companies to improve the customer experience has caught the attention of government officials eager to use what’s good in dangerous fashion.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The federal government's warning about the dangers of excessive screen time is sending shockwaves through households and classrooms alike, drawing comparisons to public health crises of the past.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Social media users have documented taking excessive amounts of diphenhydramine in an attempt to overcome the medication's drowsy effects and experience a euphoric feeling.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Kelli cries over how solid the Mwangi unit is, praising Gerald as a father and husband and affirming that Shamea’s ass is real, while everyone else looks on, bewildered.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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On Friday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted on social media praising a reported drop in homicides in his city on Gun Violence Awareness Day.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
8 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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In the Eastern Pacific, the opposite occurs, with favorable conditions supporting above-average hurricane season activity.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Forecast confidence is increasing that some storms could become strong to severe on Sunday, especially along and north of I-20, where wind shear will be slightly more favorable for storm organization.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
11 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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In his concession speech, Eliasch aimed an allegation at the Olympic body and urged FIS to protect its independence before congratulating Ospelt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Trump opened the event by welcoming the participants and their families to the White House and congratulating them on their success.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2026
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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