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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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Most brands typically offer at least 10 shades, including everything from flattering nudes to bold reds.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 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
This one checks all the boxes: flattering square neckline, breezy skirt, and—yes—pockets.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Most brands typically offer at least 10 shades, including everything from flattering nudes to bold reds.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 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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Still, Ukraine’s supporters are likely to be disappointed with Trump’s laudatory remarks of Putin and potential business deals.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
19 May 2025
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But not all the tributes to the pope’s life were purely laudatory.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Manson warns, however, that excessive amounts of vitamin D can lead to a higher calcium level in blood and urine, and some calcification may occur in the blood vessels and in the soft tissue.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 May 2025
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The excessive heat watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, through 11 p.m. Saturday, May 31, according to the National Weather Service.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Hopefully the candidates will use this unfiltered opportunity to present their records and their plans in a more fulsome manner afforded than their 30-second TV ads blanketing our screens.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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But in his second term — rid of officials like former Defense Secretary James Mattis who pushed back on Trump’s impulses — the president is plowing full speed ahead with a more fulsome military display.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Bubic relied on his fastball more to get in favorable counts before mixing the rest of his pitching arsenal.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Prior to the tariff announcements, the economic backdrop was relatively favorable—inflation had been gradually easing toward the Fed’s 2% target, and unemployment was low.—
Magdy Hassan Fayed,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Wine doesn’t have to be pretentious or complicated.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Trust the French to come up with the most pretentious word in the dictionary.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the 1999-00 season, 10 players listed at 5-foot-11 or shorter played significant time, collectively accounting for 3% of all NBA minutes, despite the inflated height measurements back then.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Even with the burden of tariffs dropping slightly from the inflated levels suggested by some, the impact on the iPhone and the Galaxy audiences will be significant.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
5 June 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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That could be because of physiological changes, improved physical mobility or increased positive social feedback, Keeler said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The state also has a high change in GDP (gross domestic product) which indicates a positive and booming economy.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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