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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Recent Examples of flatters
There is nothing like a flop, because a flop flatters us.
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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
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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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yet in a move that’s out of character for the automaker that prides itself on offering seemingly unlimited levels of customization, each car will be identical—there’s no option for personalization.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The crowd applauds for 13 seconds both at the intense, almost Chris Farley–esque yell itself and the absurdity of Maron’s desire to be a manly coward.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 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
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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes congratulates players after a first half scoring drive against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field on September 6, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Deol praises Khan’s approach to the material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Fortenberry is also on the board and praises Pollan’s contributions.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Flatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatters. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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