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
During a May staff meeting, CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the flattery route.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Luckily, the heaps of flattery didn't go to his head.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
The imitation restaurants are a form of flattery, Bob Auerbach, the founder’s stepson, previously told The Times.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
But beneath the lighthearted banter, the personal flattery and the theatrical spectacle that surrounds a royal visit, there remained subtle signs of the deep divisions that have become the most serious test in decades for the long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Luckily, the heaps of flattery didn't go to his head.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
The imitation restaurants are a form of flattery, Bob Auerbach, the founder’s stepson, previously told The Times.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
But beneath the lighthearted banter, the personal flattery and the theatrical spectacle that surrounds a royal visit, there remained subtle signs of the deep divisions that have become the most serious test in decades for the long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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Mullin won early praise for speeding up FEMA relief payments to states, which Noem had slowed by requiring her personal sign-off on expenditures exceeding $100,000.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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And that surprise breakout drew frank praise from a key Mets executive whose own team has struggled to find the same level of consistency.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Trump seemed to enjoy the adulation.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Players sprinted to that corner and soaked up the adulation before taking a ceremonial victory lap around the field.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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Beano French and Amir Ali stood as representatives of the next generation of Philly MCs, their local acclaim earning them a place on the festival’s stage.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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An equally hilarious and heartfelt exploration of one's identity and sexuality, Camp Miasma premiered to critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival in May.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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But this crowd - predominantly middle-aged and male - had nothing but unmitigated adoration for Rush’s music and appreciation for the opportunity to experience it live again.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Once Venus enters Leo, however, the cosmos turns up the charm in your relationship sector, bringing attention, passion and mutual adoration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Watch an encounter full of sweet talk, gaslighting and tension here.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Don’t fall for compliments that don’t feel genuine, and don’t be afraid to confront whatever’s beneath someone’s sweet talk.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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