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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
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
The princess seams highlight the waist and create a flattering frame.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 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
So his warm, garrulous letters to her must have been hugely flattering, as if a reporter today received a string of confiding e-mails from Bruce Springsteen.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
The princess seams highlight the waist and create a flattering frame.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 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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Their sponsors said they were aimed at reducing excessive regulatory burdens and federal spending, and safeguarding Medicaid and Medicare.—
Gabriella Borter,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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In a federal complaint, the lawyer Kivel argued the state’s penalties violated his client’s Eighth Amendment rights against excessive punishment.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 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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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
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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
Adjective
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But diners won’t find pretentious fare at Canal House Station.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Art fairs trend toward the exclusive and pretentious.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In return, Medina submitted fraudulently inflated budgets to obtain multiple contracts through the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, which was overseeing the housing program.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Reports said that over 50,000 tickets ended up on resale sites, despite efforts to restrict touts re-selling tickets at inflated prices.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
10 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
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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