as in flattery
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Recent Examples of endearment
What may be a term of endearment in one context can be perceived differently in another.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In a guest spot on the Good Mythical Morning podcast, the couple offered hilarious insight about how the mother of three draws the line regarding terms of endearment.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
It’s also not meant to be used as a term of endearment for babies, Cao notes.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In a guest spot on the Good Mythical Morning podcast, the couple offered hilarious insight about how the mother of three draws the line regarding terms of endearment.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
—Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
It’s also not meant to be used as a term of endearment for babies, Cao notes.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearment
Noun
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that seems to be what Ariana Grande thinks about Kelly Ripa's impersonation of her.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Starmer at a meeting in Washington last week used a mixture of flattery and the invitation from the royal family for an unprecedented second state visit to try to win a commitment from Trump for a U.S. security guarantee to protect Ukraine if a deal to end the war with Russia can be reached.—
Andrew MacAskill and Kate Holton,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a large, shallow Dutch oven or broiler-safe skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Cook in hot pan for 1 minute on each side until golden, then brush with butter or ghee.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Many fans showered Fox with adulation while others heckled him from a distance.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The society has not taken any disciplinary action in response to these entreaties.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t all an entreaty for Congress and local leaders to do nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From there, according to the report, the sweet talk quickly moves to messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Google Chat or Telegram.—
Sunny Nagpaul,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2024
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Just in case that gave Reba a leg up, don't let her sweet talk you.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2024
Noun
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Impressed by the senator’s blandishments, the egoistic journalist argues military strategy and then faces a moment of conscience.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 May 2023
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People want to hear blandishments about engagement and infrastructure.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2023
Noun
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Hierarchies breed a hell of a lot of sycophancy and resentment, and this one is no different.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Groupthink and sycophancy played a role in Iraqi decision-making, the records show, but not as much as might have been expected.—
Amatzia Baram,
Foreign Affairs,
1 July 2012
Noun
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His monologue sparked a deluge of praise, and memes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Lovato took the comments in stride and laughed throughout the video, quickly taking notice of the praise at the end of the clip.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Endearment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearment. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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