FLATTERS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

flatters

verb

present tense third-person singular of flatter

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 It’s designed with a delicate open round toe that flatters the feet. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Nielsen now captures out-of-home viewing far more extensively than in either prior cycle, which flatters every 2026 number. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 This midi dress has an A-line shape that flatters your natural figure while still giving you room to breathe. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Rutte frequently flatters the president, crediting him with getting NATO members to increase their defense spending. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 But perhaps not — his tale is inevitably something to wonder at, evidence of humans’ capacity to spin a yarn that flatters our egos and urge to understand our spiritual selves, and to buy into what’s spun. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Looking for a diamond that flatters your hand? — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 June 2026 The new status symbol in wellness isn’t six-pack abs, a cold plunge, or a biological age score that flatters the ego. — Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026 Many will feel this probability still flatters Arteta’s side, especially after City went top on Wednesday, but as discussed, Arsenal hold the edge in fixture difficulty. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

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The article commends their networking efforts but offers three strategies for better success.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026

Definition of commends

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The Chosen One chose Philly, a city that nearly prides itself on not being choosable.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
For more than 60 years the Phoenix Art Museum has thrown open its doors to the public and invited them into an institution that prides itself on growth, innovation and imagination all through the power of art.

— Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of prides

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Molly Shannon applauds Will Ferrell's genius Their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame sit right beside each other.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Jasmin Camacho, an evolutionary biologist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, applauds the python work as another way of looking in unexpected places for potential drugs and cures.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026

Definition of applauds

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As Ospreay walks away, Kenny Omega congratulates him on his performance at Forbidden Door.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
This logic would not have barred any of the Jim Crow voting devices that the Roberts Court frequently congratulates itself and the nation for overcoming.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026

Definition of congratulates

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Director David Wain, who co-wrote the comedy with Marino, his longtime creative partner and college buddy from NYU, praises his pal’s wacky comedic skills.

— Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Goldstein lists the nearby Shore Club and Shelbourne and others, praises them and notes the neighborhood is improving its hotel offering and recovering its splendor.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of praises

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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
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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