1
as in commends
to praise too much
the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity
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2
as in prides
to think highly of (oneself)
don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before
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The league, which prides itself on being progressive and having had female head coaches like Lisa Leslie and Nancy Lieberman, had a viewership that is 45% female and 51% non-white.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Founded in Chicago in 1914, Jenner & Block represents large corporations, universities, emerging companies and individuals, and prides itself on being a top pro bono firm.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Flatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatters. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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