1
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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Other Amazon shoppers are taking note, too, because the dress has an impressive 6,000 perfect ratings and 1,200 five-star reviews, with teachers and wedding guests alike sharing how comfy and flattering the dress is to wear to almost any occasion.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 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
Using a jelly top coat or a chrome top coat helps extend the life of the shine and reflectiveness of your nails, as well as being super flattering on your hands.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Other Amazon shoppers are taking note, too, because the dress has an impressive 6,000 perfect ratings and 1,200 five-star reviews, with teachers and wedding guests alike sharing how comfy and flattering the dress is to wear to almost any occasion.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 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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Others wrote to her about the piece, too—letters at turns laudatory and scathing, supportive and sexist, and sometimes moving.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Sixty-one percent of Americans believe that excessive apologizing diminishes the impact of a sincere apology.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Others turn to gambling or excessive shopping to cope, which can also make money problems even worse.—
Jeffrey Anvari-Clark,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 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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As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that may end up being more favorable to Moscow than Kyiv — Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Although the idea didn’t garner enough support 44 years ago, the current political climate makes conditions more favorable.—
Fred L. Pincus,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Accusing it of being pretentious, an ego trip, and lacking depth.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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His style and references can seem a little pretentious now.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many projects that were celebrated during bull markets are now facing existential crises, unable to justify their inflated valuations.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Styles is frequently captured by paparazzi wearing Anderson’s designs, such as a navy bomber jacket filled with enough puffer insulation to create an inflated silhouette.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 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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But, speaking before the Panama game, Richards said the manager’s positive mentality is shared by the players — and very welcome.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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How do your efforts contribute to a positive work environment? Be intentional about offering support—this could mean mentoring a newer coworker or simply being available to help brainstorm solutions during meetings.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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