as in praise
excessive praise
a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with disingenuous flattery
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Recent Examples of flattery
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Bruno Mars’ heroes are drowning in compliments.
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Brittany Spanos, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Fake-news flattery as aspirational policy—why not?
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, eh?
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
These evocations of the French master in a daily newspaper are not the stuff of flattery.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Spanos, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Fake-news flattery as aspirational policy—why not?
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, eh?
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
These evocations of the French master in a daily newspaper are not the stuff of flattery.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for flattery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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Yes, Joseph Woll was again stellar, stopping 31 of 33 shots and earning deserved praise for his aggressiveness and agility.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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That’s lofty praise, to be sure.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This Pie Literally Has Only 4 Ingredients Seriously…this recipe calls for chocolate chips, Oreos, heavy cream, and butter.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Add the butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat until the butter bubbles.—
Anna Butler,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the potential adulation, superior high-end driving and desire for performance come at a supreme cost.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The adulations heaped upon me at this point are getting nauseating.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Warren said the national acclaim has been great for the company’s business.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zhao is now riding a wave of critical acclaim for her latest movie, Hamnet, which has eight Oscar nominations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the first act, a love potion instantly transforms contempt into adoration.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Coupled with adoration is an entitlement people feel to her, an element antithetical to her swag.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Watch an encounter full of sweet talk, gaslighting and tension here.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Don’t fall for compliments that don’t feel genuine, and don’t be afraid to confront whatever’s beneath someone’s sweet talk.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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