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Recent Examples of sycophancy
This sycophancy isn't accidental.
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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
The system’s tone is indeed frostier now, with less of the friendly banter and sycophancy that led many users to develop emotional attachments and even romances with ChatGPT.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Some of ChatGPT's most annoying behaviors—sycophancy and hallucinations—should be less prevalent.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
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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
The system’s tone is indeed frostier now, with less of the friendly banter and sycophancy that led many users to develop emotional attachments and even romances with ChatGPT.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Some of ChatGPT's most annoying behaviors—sycophancy and hallucinations—should be less prevalent.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sycophancy
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
Noun
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Soon, the teens’ adoration for each other is at risk of becoming a nightmare.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Candyman, the Candyman franchise (1992–1999; 2021) Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) finds out that adoration and horror don't mix when she is faced with the attachment of the sinister Candyman (Tony Todd) in the 1992 film classic.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is making a map of public light displays at homes, houses of worship, schools and businesses.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Charles isn't the only royal to frequent St Mary Magdalene for worship.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the Bible, Egypt occupies a central place, mentioned repeatedly as a land of refuge – notably for Joseph – but also as a nation of idolatry and as the cradle of slavery.—
Charles Vanthournout,
The Conversation,
20 Oct. 2025
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Propping up these anti-artists promotes a kind of false idolatry; undiscerning listeners read their banal backstories and watch their flashy videos and soon become active devotees.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Sycophancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sycophancy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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