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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
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
This all-cotton option has a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette that gives my 5-foot-3 frame some shape, not to mention pretty feminine details like ruffled cap sleeves, a pleated shirt front, and buttons running the length of the dress.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The collared neckline gives it a polished feel, while the relaxed silhouette is flattering without feeling clingy.
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Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flattering
Adjective
The high-waist and wide-leg silhouette is universally flattering.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
This all-cotton option has a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette that gives my 5-foot-3 frame some shape, not to mention pretty feminine details like ruffled cap sleeves, a pleated shirt front, and buttons running the length of the dress.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Verb
Kamal’s not looking to become some celebrity chef, though the accolades are flattering.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The collared neckline gives it a polished feel, while the relaxed silhouette is flattering without feeling clingy.
—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flattering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattering
Adjective
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Not everyone is as laudatory of the president’s age and mental acuity.
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But as the home’s superstructure emerged, so have neighbors’ opinions — both laudatory and critical.
Adjective
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Although not always the case, excessive heat warnings usually coincide with heat waves.
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This does not diminish concerns about excessive screen time or the value of reducing distractions during the school day.
Verb
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
Verb
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Suitcases rarely push the $400 mark while priding themselves on chicness and durability; accessories like toiletry bags, too, come in at under $40 and yet retain an aspirational look worthy of your aesthetic at large.
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But with a bid to appeal to more women and families, Hooters risks failing to differentiate itself from the dozens of other casual dining chains also priding themselves on being family-friendly, according to Saunders.
Adjective
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That combination of clear skies, dry air and terrain can produce dramatic overnight lows in the 20s and 30s — and in especially favorable setups, even colder readings in localized spots like the one near Kirk, Oregon.
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Similarly, Sullivan and Hafley appear to have favorable view about Rodriguez’s ability to wear the green dot.
Adjective
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In overturning that verdict, the appeals court said the jury's question should have gotten a more fulsome answer, including the possibility of discounting all the confessions.
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But a more fulsome treatment of the issue is needed.
Verb
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
Verb
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Before executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham could end his draft-night phone call congratulating Swain, the rookie couldn’t keep himself from taking a dig at his new boss’s alma mater.
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Seated next to Harvey, Laila Edwards grew emotional while congratulating her longtime friend and teammate upon being selected.
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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