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
The wide-leg silhouette creates an effortlessly chic drape that flatters every stride through long travel days, while still looking structured enough for meetings and dinners.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
The sleek, tapered shape draws the eye downward, creating a streamlined look that flatters your figure.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
The sleek, tapered shape draws the eye downward, creating a streamlined look that flatters your figure.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Verb
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Ogilvie commends Randhawa for his proactive approach to bringing back Old Sugar Mill.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Clayton commends Salley’s vulnerability and offers her a rose to stay on her season.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant prides itself on its award-winning dry rub, BBQ and red hot sauces.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fast-food spot that prides itself on Southern hospitality started in Birmingham, Alabama, but now has around 200 locations across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ethnomusicologist Donna Kwon applauds ENHYPEN’s commitment to the vampire lore, which has traditionally been tied to Eastern European culture.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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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
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Sandy praises every crew member for their growth, commitment, and performance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cassidy praises Sturm Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy coached in the B’s organization for 15 years, the last six-plus as head coach in Boston.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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 2 Feb. 2026.
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