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Noun
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This sycophancy isn't accidental.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025 -
The most common way users interact with AI is through chatbots, which mimic natural human conversations and are designed to be agreeable and flattering, sometimes to the point of sycophancy.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The praise makes Goldenberg uncomfortable.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 11 Sep. 2025.
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