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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.
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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.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Adjective
As a rule, textured layers are a flattering touch for thick hair.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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But as the home’s superstructure emerged, so have neighbors’ opinions — both laudatory and critical.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families.
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
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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.
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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.
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Control Process has won consecutive international arbitration proceedings, including favorable rulings from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.
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Purvis said the cost of Impossible products has increased over time despite his efforts to work closely with suppliers and provide forecasts to help secure favorable pricing.
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But that doesn't mean the government is going to do that in a fulsome way.
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But a more fulsome treatment of the issue is needed.
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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.
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
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Before executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham could end his draft-night phone call congratulating Swain, the rookie couldn’t keep himself from taking a dig at his new boss’s alma mater.
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Seated next to Harvey, Laila Edwards grew emotional while congratulating her longtime friend and teammate upon being selected.
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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