as in praise
excessive praise
a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with disingenuous flattery
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Recent Examples of flattery
So what could these CEOs do, instead of flattery and humiliation?
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Thanks to gorgeous mountains, bountiful outdoor recreation and a thriving capital city, Idahoans often sip blissfully from a stream of flattery flowing from the outside world.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
The substance of the talks remains murky, but Trump refrained from blaming Europe and appeared to enjoy the onslaught of flattery while even offering some in return.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
The two superpower leaders exchanged flatteries, with Putin saying the war wouldn't have started it Trump had been president in 2022.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Thanks to gorgeous mountains, bountiful outdoor recreation and a thriving capital city, Idahoans often sip blissfully from a stream of flattery flowing from the outside world.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
The substance of the talks remains murky, but Trump refrained from blaming Europe and appeared to enjoy the onslaught of flattery while even offering some in return.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
The two superpower leaders exchanged flatteries, with Putin saying the war wouldn't have started it Trump had been president in 2022.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have emerged as central figures in the standoff, drawing praise even from critics within their own ranks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Post-match, Nuno opted against singling out Potts for praise when asked about the midfielder’s impact, but that may change in the forthcoming weeks if Potts continues to impress.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dessert options include classics like butter cake, chocolate cake and key lime pie.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Irwin politely refused to accept Tonioli and Hough's adulations, crediting it all to his partner.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Liu, for her part, takes this adulation in stride.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Interest in packing cubes has skyrocketed among our readers in 2025, with one certain kind of packing cube earning extra acclaim.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Before starring on the hit show alongside her real-life stepson, Cassidy, Jones — who had a musical background — garnered critical acclaim and an Oscar for her Best Supporting Actress performance in Elmer Gantry.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thousands stomped in the bleachers, creating rumbling waves of adoration.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Read more about this place's investment in and adoration of the sport here.—
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Don’t fall for compliments that don’t feel genuine, and don’t be afraid to confront whatever’s beneath someone’s sweet talk.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The odds are that such sweet talk is going to inevitably run out or at least be intermittent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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