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Recent Examples of ingratiation
As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Each chapter discusses a specific sales element, which includes such topics as goal setting, prospecting, ingratiation and listening tactics, empathy and much more.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Each chapter discusses a specific sales element, which includes such topics as goal setting, prospecting, ingratiation and listening tactics, empathy and much more.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiation
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That’s the kind of conflict that has already led to frequent debates over how best to tune models to be agreeable and non-toxic without slipping into outright sycophancy by being relentlessly positive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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One idea is to require AI companies to run and then publish sycophancy audits of their models – tests that show how well their products meet honesty benchmarks.—
Cody Turner,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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Her determination to win the spirit's praise and to attain his immense gifts motivates her to achieve the ultimate dominant position.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The king delivered a diplomatic master class on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Ingratiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiation. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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