ingratiation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiation
Noun
  • Even as tutor modes are refined and improved, students have to actively select that mode and, for now, also have to play along, deftly providing context and guiding the chatbot away from worthless, low-level questions or sycophancy.
    Brian W. Stone, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
  • But there is another issue that is more subtle: sycophancy.
    Bernardo Martinez, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The simple yet refined formula earns praise from the pros and love from our editors who keep a bottle with them at all times and use it on everything from breakouts to piercings.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • But his decision to lean into the heartache and share a moment of friendship and vulnerability online is what has earned him widespread praise among viewers.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • According to Gaiani, drinking or using drugs before social situations is a major sign that your teen may be using alcohol to cope with fawning and to feel more comfortable or confident.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Ingratiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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