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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
Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Their conversation later proved to be pleasant as the two had nothing but flattering things to say about one another.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Known for its body-flattering shapes and timeless silhouettes, these clothes can’t be missed.
—Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
This jumpsuit features a square neck, elastic waist, and flare legs that look flattering on different body types.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Their conversation later proved to be pleasant as the two had nothing but flattering things to say about one another.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
With a form-flattering high-rise silhouette and flared hem that elongates the legs, these jeans epitomize statement everyday wearability.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Known for its body-flattering shapes and timeless silhouettes, these clothes can’t be missed.
—Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattering
Adjective
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After dinner and words from laudatory speakers, Uncle Ken was asked to add his story.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Soon-Shiong praised Trump's response to the recent Southern California wildfires and affirmed Trump adviser and X owner Elon Musk's laudatory tweets about Trump's order of the release of water from California dams.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There lies the problem: the intention to customize is honorable, but the execution—excessive repetition—like the extra spaces in Mail Merge, backfires.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The day before Tanna Rae died, the U.S. National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for all of Arizona, coinciding with temperatures rising past 110 degrees.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The near silences are fulsome: A light wind rustles a pine tree, and corn husks make that unmistakable scratching sound.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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National Geographic produced an adulatory documentary, but the most fulsome example was a profile in fashion magazine InStyle.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the cool interiors of this chic Parisian address though, savouring an aged Armagnac after lunch or dinner is not a pretentious throwback, but a gastronomic pleasure.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The restaurant is slightly more elevated than your classic casual spot but is far from pretentious.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of inflated price and limited availability could curtail sales of eggs for the Easter holiday, ultimately affecting the demand for egg dye kits.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Francis then defrauded the U.S. government of at least $35 million by charging heavily inflated prices for routine services such as security, tugboats, trash removal, food and water replenishment.—
Alex Riggins,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Join us in applauding this young hero.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The show sees the young bunny and her chums discovering the world around them as Miffy’s positive attitude helps overcome any tricky situations.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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The German coach is a positive person and relishes his team’s attitude.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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