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
But the object of university education is not international flattery.
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Brian Connolly, Sun Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
This type of flattery is often enough to spark an initial conversation.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Directly and through proxies, the Iranians mixed flattery, subventions, and a bit of intimidation to get their way in Najaf and Karbala, the great centers of Islamic learning in Mesopotamia.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2015
The film Saturday Night, directed by Jason Reitman, received just-okay reviews, with many critics irked by its exorbitant flattery of both Michaels and SNL.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Brian Connolly, Sun Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
This type of flattery is often enough to spark an initial conversation.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Directly and through proxies, the Iranians mixed flattery, subventions, and a bit of intimidation to get their way in Najaf and Karbala, the great centers of Islamic learning in Mesopotamia.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2015
The film Saturday Night, directed by Jason Reitman, received just-okay reviews, with many critics irked by its exorbitant flattery of both Michaels and SNL.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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Experiment with different feedback styles, like balancing praise with constructive input.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Trump, for his part, has offered praise for the platform and his incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said Wednesday the president-elect intends to take action to preserve TikTok once back in office.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Participants learn to make halloumi, mozzarella, mascarpone, and butter using raw milk and vegetarian rennet.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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These concentrated body butters, serums, and skin protectants come in easy-to-use stick forms that are easier to travel with than traditional lotions and provide targeted hydration to areas of concern, such as dry hands, flaky T-zones, or sensitive inner thighs.Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
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Still, Carter was not met entirely with adulation Tuesday.Bill Barrow, The Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2025
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Instead, all the adulation is directed toward Charlotte’s prodigal adopted son, the guy who holds more than his share of team records and is considered by many to be the best player in franchise history.Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nikki Glaser earned widespread acclaim for her hosting duties at the 2025 Golden Globes, where her monologue poked fun at Diddy, Ben Affleck and Timothée Chalamet’s mustache.Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jenn Tran is shedding more light on her Dancing with the Stars partnership and adoration for Sasha Farber.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Fux highlights the construction of the diva persona and the dynamic between admiration and adoration.David Nikel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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