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
This midi dress has an A-line shape that flatters your natural figure while still giving you room to breathe.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Rutte frequently flatters the president, crediting him with getting NATO members to increase their defense spending.
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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.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Looking for a diamond that flatters your hand?
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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.
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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.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Instead of opting for skintight jeans, 2026 can be the year of straight-leg denim that still flatters a wide range of body types but with a little more forgiveness.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
The sleek, tapered shape draws the eye downward, creating a streamlined look that flatters your figure.
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Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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
Instead of opting for skintight jeans, 2026 can be the year of straight-leg denim that still flatters a wide range of body types but with a little more forgiveness.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
The sleek, tapered shape draws the eye downward, creating a streamlined look that flatters your figure.
—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatters
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Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.
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Miss Manners commends you for not being one of them.
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The pop-up prides itself on gourmet, 100% beef hot dogs topped with homemade sauces and organic ingredients.
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Conway prides himself on hearing from the people and building trust between politicians and Maryland communities.
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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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.
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Trump congratulates the Swanson family.
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Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
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Ornatov praises this cleaner for its ability to dissolve and absorb the mess, which keeps you from having to scrub the same spot repeatedly—time saved, effort reduced.
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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.
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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.
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