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
Matty’s imitation is not a form of flattery.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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
That one-two punch of flattery and gentle resistance is an example of how some European leaders are trying to approach America at a fraught moment.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Some recall their dealings with him during his first term, when certain governors believed that federal aid was conditioned on flattery.
—Katie Glueck, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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
That one-two punch of flattery and gentle resistance is an example of how some European leaders are trying to approach America at a fraught moment.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Some recall their dealings with him during his first term, when certain governors believed that federal aid was conditioned on flattery.
—Katie Glueck, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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Multiple derms sang this serum’s praises, pointing to its hyaluronic acid base.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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While consumer advocacy groups and some tax experts have praised Direct File for creating a free pathway for some taxpayers to file their returns, the service hasn't earned universal praise.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wrapping Items Wax paper is a great wrapper for sandwiches, sticks of butter, or wedges of cheese.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Thirty seconds later, as soon as the butter is frothy, it’s done.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This figure, who writes letters of adulation to a white bodybuilder—literally named Brad—and who has no real Black family around him?—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2025
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Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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With the Yankees’ season now two weeks old, however, Goldschmidt has earned nothing but acclaim in the early going of his pinstriped career.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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That’s the key to the show’s popularity and media acclaim.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Joseph Lawrence, whose adoration of his first wife blinds him to all other women, is getting dragged to the strip club.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2025
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TikTok users were quick to share their adoration of the special moment.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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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 25 Apr. 2025.
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