as in to appease
often disapproving
to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or saying things that people like
She has tried to ingratiate herself with voters by promising a tax cut.
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Recent Examples of ingratiate
Written and directed by Durga Chew-Bose, the film features a mesmerizing performance from Chloë Sevigny as the enigmatic old friend of the teenage heroine’s father who ingratiates herself into their idyllic summer in the south of France.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2024
When the ingratiating Abby attempts to smooth things over by making a comment about the wine, Greer snaps.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Pumpkin spice has been so successful at ingratiating itself into American culture because of human nature, Lang said.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
The hope being that these appearances will ingratiate Trump with these young men, enough to bring them out to the polls.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2024
When the ingratiating Abby attempts to smooth things over by making a comment about the wine, Greer snaps.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Pumpkin spice has been so successful at ingratiating itself into American culture because of human nature, Lang said.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
The hope being that these appearances will ingratiate Trump with these young men, enough to bring them out to the polls.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ingratiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiate
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Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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They are often caught in the impossible position of appeasing demanding executives and quelling the concerns and needs of entry-level workers.Jane Thier, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
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Thanksgiving Shepherd's Pie by Brock Anderson (Sea Crest Beach Resort) Chef Anderson believes in using leftovers to create cohesive, comforting meals that extend the joy of Thanksgiving.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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This love fills unhealed spaces, mends broken hearts, comforts us in grief, and reminds us of our self-worth.Charity LaShai, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gabrielle also showed her man support on his milestone achievement, consoling him throughout the ceremony and beaming with pride.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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Whether your crowd is celebrating a victory or consoling each other over a loss, these football desserts will put the finishing touch on a winning tailgate menu.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Ingratiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiate. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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