ingratiating

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verb

present participle of ingratiate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ingratiating
Adjective
As a lord, this Othello is a little vulgar — too ingratiating, a boaster, an arrogant man. Armond White, National Review, 20 Oct. 2021 While Virginia Madsen plays the lead, an ingratiating, ambitious graduate student Helen Lyle, it’s Tony Todd as the titular villain that proves to be a crucial reason for why the film endures. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2021
Verb
Starbucks, Apple and Home Depot didn’t flourish by ingratiating themselves with presidents but by serving the needs of consumers. Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 And at every turn — whether ingratiating themselves with a young police officer (Naomi Ackie) or going toe-to-toe with an ambitious real estate developer (David Tenant) — these retirees use their age to their advantage. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ingratiating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiating
Adjective
  • Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Since then, their roadside stand has evolved into a destination with produce from local growers and a menu of comforting baked goods, lunches, and take-home meals.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • An image shows the poster comforting her golden retriever who is feeling sad after grandma left.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Sarah Annett, 34, has taken TikTok by storm after capturing the adorable bond between her grandad, Walter Annett, and his cat named Angus.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • What Jay has created, together with legend-in the-making Michael Strassner and the adorable Liz Larsen, is pure cinematic gold.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images After UConn lost the 2022 NCAA title game, Bird joined other program greats in consoling the Huskies and emphasized that heartbreak is part of every champion's journey.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • And many brands and stores are appeasing consumer preference for cotton products to carry them through the fall and winter months.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Rivals and analysts suggest that Ellison has improved at managing profit and loss and appeasing superstar creative talent like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron (arguably the two most important tasks in running a studio).
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Ingratiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiating. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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