How to Use flattering in a Sentence

flattering

adjective
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  • The shapes and colors are flattering, and the prices aren’t crazy.
    — Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 July 2024
  • The belt is flattering on any height and shape, and is made of faux leather.
    — Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Looked at this way, the Raider basks in a much more flattering light.
    — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
  • The bra holds my breasts at a flattering height all day.
    — Lauren Anderson, womenshealthmag.com, 6 May 2023
  • Wear the flattering top tucked in with skirts or un-tucked with jeans.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
  • The dress has a flattering bodice, a flowy skirt, and a flirty tie-back.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The self-tie belt is flattering and matches the full-swing skirt.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The tie around the waist is cute and flattering for the mid-section if that's a concern of yours.
    — Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The slightly cropped fit of these two styles is so flattering and easy to style.
    — Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Plus, the design is flattering on the waist and allows airflow to keep you cool in the heat.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
  • The jewel tone suits her, and the coral lip is super flattering.
    — Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
  • How to avoid mistakes and find a great, flattering pair.
    — Jamie Waters, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2023
  • The mid-rise baggy jeans are quite roomy in the leg, which is very on-trend, but have a flattering fit around the waist to give you some shape.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The high-rise, straight-leg cut makes for a flattering fit , with the bonus of lovely side tie waist adjusters.
    — The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The padded shoulders nod to the look rocking the recent runways, and the cut is flattering for many body types.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Was that one of the most flattering moments of your career?
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
  • By this measure, the Biden record is much less flattering.
    — The Editors, National Review, 20 June 2024
  • The strong lines and intense colors make for a suit that’s flattering to wear and vibrant to see.
    — Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2021
  • The profile fits, and not always in a flattering sense.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Who says a one-piece swimsuit can't be cute and flattering?
    — Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2021
  • This year, Trump chose JD Vance, who is notable in all sorts of ways that don’t put him in a flattering light.
    — Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The jeans are fitted around the waist and fall loosely around the hips and ankles to create a flattering retro shape.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The bottoms are a little cheeky, but not to the point of discomfort, and very flattering.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
  • With pointed shoulders and a long belt, it's tapered at the back for a flattering fit.
    — Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Besides the flattering and comfortable fit of the dress, shoppers can’t get enough of the discrete pockets on the sides of the skirt.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2023
  • This cape coat with an oversized scarf brings it in spades, while a belt at the waist keeps things figure flattering.
    — Sarah Adams, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The flattering design includes an A-line skirt that flares at the bottom.
    — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The set includes a matching crew neck top and wide-leg pants with a stretchy waistband and flattering pleats.
    — Laura Lu, Parents, 3 June 2024
  • The luxe swimwear is made for a wide range of bodies, with suits and bikinis that are flattering at every size.
    — Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Fast-forward more than a decade later and Stewart is still trying to change the focus to more flattering aspects of her life.
    — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024

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