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Recent Examples of ingratiation
As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.
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Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Each chapter discusses a specific sales element, which includes such topics as goal setting, prospecting, ingratiation and listening tactics, empathy and much more.
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Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Each chapter discusses a specific sales element, which includes such topics as goal setting, prospecting, ingratiation and listening tactics, empathy and much more.
—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiation
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One of the main culprits is the models’ propensity for sycophancy.
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Layering advertising incentives on top of sycophancy produces a system primed to flatter users.
Noun
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His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.
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This comes as the ex-Apprentice host on July 3 tossed some praise Clinton’s way in a book reading event with Second Lady Usha Vance on the latter’s podcast.
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The fawning didn’t get him very far.
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According to Gaiani, drinking or using drugs before social situations is a major sign that your teen may be using alcohol to cope with fawning and to feel more comfortable or confident.
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“Ingratiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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