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as in laudatory
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as in excessive
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as in praising
to praise too much
the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity
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as in priding
to think highly of (oneself)
don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before
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Recent Examples of flattering
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Their flattering drape and wide-leg silhouette match the Duchess’s pants, and they’re made of 100 percent linen for a lightweight and breathable fit.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The coat packs down small enough to be a good choice for travel, and the fit is flattering enough to look good around town.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Before Saturday, the relationship between the Browns and Sanders family wasn't all flattering compliments.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Their flattering drape and wide-leg silhouette match the Duchess’s pants, and they’re made of 100 percent linen for a lightweight and breathable fit.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
The flip side of the previous entry, the score was flattering here, as Canada jumped out to a 5-0 lead on the strength of big games from Wayne Gretzky and a teenaged Eric Lindros.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The coat packs down small enough to be a good choice for travel, and the fit is flattering enough to look good around town.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattering
Adjective
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Since even the 1981 movie’s most laudatory reviews suggested Alda had shot several episodes of television and strung them together, the switch in mediums is an easy fit.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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After laudatory speeches by President Donald Trump, Buckeye coach Ryan Day and Vance on the South Lawn, the vice president — an Ohio State graduate — tried to hoist aloft the trophy.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Haley was found guilty on all counts — using excessive force, being deliberately indifferent, witness tampering and conspiracy to witness tamper.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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May Trigger Digestive Issues Though olive oil may have benefits for some symptoms of digestive disorders such as inflammatory disease, consuming excessive amounts of olive oil can cause gastrointestinal problems such as bloating and diarrhea.14 3.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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At the heart of the Axion, the full-range silicon dynamic driver uses innovative technology that blends a unique design and compact size that’s similar to a balanced armature driver but with the more fulsome sound quality of a dynamic driver.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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For a more fulsome discussion of these predictions, check out our recent episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast.—
Steve Dennis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Weekly, relative strength and seasonality are both favorable.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Katz sees the possibility for additional P/E multiple expansion, driven by robust/more consistent management execution, favorable organic growth dynamics, notable operating leverage, and rapid improvement in balance sheet flexibility.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Buckle up for this globe-trotting, CGI-heavy adventure that combines apocalyptic spectacle and family drama in the least pretentious way possible.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jimbo, the most ridiculously pretentious egomaniac in rock-star history, seemed so excessive that no actor could play him, but Val Kilmer was up to the task.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Casks are often sold at vastly inflated prices, may not even exist at all, or the same cask is sold to multiple ‘investors’.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The lawsuit alleges that American homeowners were forced to pay inflated real estate agent commissions, with Keller Williams, Anywhere Real Estate, HomeServices of America, Re/Max, and Redfin all being impacted by the settlement.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.—
Jeff Zeman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The numbers paint a generally positive outlook that, according to these forecasters, should allow the nation to narrowly dodge a slump.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Research backs up the fact that positive self-talk can help with emotional regulation: A 2020 study found a positive relationship between self-talk and coping with the stress of having an illness.—
Caitlin Carlson,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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