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
On Wall Street, speculation is often the sincerest form of flattery.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
This ridiculous man, who seems to value nothing besides flattery and personal enrichment, has achieved in mere months feats of which the conservative movement has dreamed for a lifetime.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Such alignment can easily be misread as flattery.
—Adrian Kuenzler, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
When an original design is copied, people often call it flattery.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
This ridiculous man, who seems to value nothing besides flattery and personal enrichment, has achieved in mere months feats of which the conservative movement has dreamed for a lifetime.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Such alignment can easily be misread as flattery.
—Adrian Kuenzler, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
When an original design is copied, people often call it flattery.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flattery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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The Pitt has earned high praise from the medical community for its depiction of life in the emergency department.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Twenty minutes after the final whistle and Corinthians players lingered on the pitch while the fans continued to sing songs and hurl praise at the heroes.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Save some room for the brown butter almond cake at the end, which sounds deceptively simple but is the very definition of delicious with whimsical plating and delicious—and complex—flavors.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Murgh Makani at Everest Gorkhali Kitchen in Tucker resembles the Punjabi classic butter chicken, but with a slightly smokier profile.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another, almost entirely fictive identity would afford him freedom and adulation.—
David Treuer,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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When he was finally called to the microphone, Rubio began what has become a familiar routine, offering Trump the kind of adulation that is ordinarily reserved for heroes.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now a household name, Latin artist Luis Miguel amassed acclaim at a young age.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Canadian American performer earned acclaim playing eccentric characters across film and television, from comedic roles to dramatic parts in prestige productions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The retreat will include interactive talks, personal time for couples’ reflection and discussion, a continental breakfast and catered lunch, and adoration with a special blessing for the couples.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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This is far from the first time Ina has shared her adoration for this saucy and cozy comfort food recipe.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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The odds are that such sweet talk is going to inevitably run out or at least be intermittent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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