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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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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Recent Examples of flatters
My favorite is the Glasting Color Gloss, which has a reflective shine, a weightless feel, and long-lasting color that flatters everyone and makes everyone an evangelist for the line.
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Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
The structural silhouette of the Bridge Boot has a subtle triangular line of design that flatters the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
And that scoreline probably flatters the Rams, who looked flat from the jump.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
There is nothing like a flop, because a flop flatters us.
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The firm has now revisited the model with a new open interior layout that flatters the small space and is designed for short stays or for use as a rental.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
The structural silhouette of the Bridge Boot has a subtle triangular line of design that flatters the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
And that scoreline probably flatters the Rams, who looked flat from the jump.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
There is nothing like a flop, because a flop flatters us.
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The firm has now revisited the model with a new open interior layout that flatters the small space and is designed for short stays or for use as a rental.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatters
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Rider commends his acting teacher, Tony Greco, and his coach, Latarsha Rose, for the character work.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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Praise, too In his report, Barofsky also commends the union for making some strides in compliance and reform during his monitorship.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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Medved’s offense prides itself on constant cutting, screens and sharing the ball at a high rate.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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The town applauds their arrival every April with the Migratory Bird Celebration, three days of bird banding, tours, and lectures.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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On the communication system that reaches everyone, Krispel congratulates cast and crew on a good show, reminds them that curtain is at 7 tomorrow, asks them to drive safely.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
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At the tip meeting, Sandy congratulates the interior team and, in so many gentle words, tells the deck team to do better.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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This leave-in delivers serious hydration while helping repair past damage, says celebrity hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman, who praises its layer-friendly formula that works well with other products like gels and oils.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The center also has hydrotherapy chairs where athletes can lie as a jet of water, similar but much stronger than the jets in a jacuzzi, massages them.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Nov. 2025
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In a viral video shared on Instagram last Sunday under the username @whiskeytoller, the gray kitty can be seen hanging around his brother, Oakley, as his mom massages the injured area, doing his best to show his love and support.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Flatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatters. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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