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Adjective
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Research conclusively shows that sycophantic AI behavior undermines trust and meaningful interaction.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Their allies were sycophantic, and their natural opponents—especially the French—were submissive.—
Martin Sandbu,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2017
Adjective
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Small mercies are welcome when the losses are this meek.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes, young players of his profile are quite meek — apologetic for their ability, even.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
27 July 2024
Adjective
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Crab By day, this unassuming outdoor cafe made from palm fronds and bamboo serves cafe classics like avocado toast, tropical French toast, and smoothie bowls.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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With his unassuming looks and receding hairline, Hackman became Hollywood's quintessential everyman—often compared to Spencer Tracy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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After running more than 400 games, the researchers concluded that a fully passive style of scavenging – snatching some carrion when no one is looking – was too retiring and less than ideal.—
Matt Hrodey,
Discover Magazine,
4 Oct. 2023
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Austen’s most retiring and internal heroine, spends much of the movie chatting to the camera, even giving sarcastic glances and eye rolls in the middle of the action.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2022
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“Toadyish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toadyish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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