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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
Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Trump claims, however, it was deceptively edited with the express intent to help her get elected next week by casting her in a more flattering light.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
This skirt has a flattering A-line silhouette that flares from the waist, providing ample room for movement.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Trump claims, however, it was deceptively edited with the express intent to help her get elected next week by casting her in a more flattering light.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
The design is minimalist, with a relaxed fit that still has enough shape to be flattering.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Local press for the Amon Carter show had likewise been laudatory.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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After debuting to laudatory reviews, drawing strong ratings throughout its 10-episode run, and landing a (surprise) two-season renewal from FX, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ historical epic took home the Emmy for Best Drama Series at Sunday night’s ceremony.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2024
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What’s more, research also shows there's a sweet spot in AI politeness - excessive formality doesn't yield better results, but professional courtesy consistently does.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on what is not necessary or important.Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Then Forbes announced the publication of a book, which is fulsome in its praise of the management and esprit de corps in the company.Llewellyn King, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Immersing myself in that history not only inspired in me greater compassion for people from different backgrounds, with different histories, but also gave me a more fulsome understanding of the origins of our nation’s racial and social fissures.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Yet Connell of all people, whose pretentious classmates use novels to seem superior, should know that the love of literature is hardly disinterested.Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Once the very idea of holding a wine tasting at one’s home was considered a pretentious way of ruining a convivial party.John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Inevitably, within hours, the secondary market was flooded with tickets at vastly inflated prices.Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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Oasis announces North America tour dates for summer 2025 00:39 These measures were implemented in an effort to curb ticket scalping, or reselling tickets at inflated prices for profit.Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Osbourne’s statement was championed in her comments section, with followers applauding her honesty.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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The crowd ate it up, applauding the 44-year-old Shazam!Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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Travelers sicked by the virus in Africa have tested positive for the version in Germany, India, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Heading into the selection show for this year’s NCAA Tournament, Franks was still positive.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Flattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattering. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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