as in praise
excessive praise
a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with disingenuous flattery
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Imitation is considered the sincerest form of flattery, and that seemed to be the case during a Jeopardy!-inspired sketch on Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary special.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The imitation Punisher logo on Cole’s bullet was no act of flattery, but the most vile of insults.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but not for Bobby Brown.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
If imitation is a form of flattery, then Wrigley is quite (rightly) flattered by others.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The imitation Punisher logo on Cole’s bullet was no act of flattery, but the most vile of insults.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but not for Bobby Brown.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
If imitation is a form of flattery, then Wrigley is quite (rightly) flattered by others.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattery
Noun
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Then, opt for an entree with a classic Texas spin, such as the double-bone pork chop, served with an apple and pear succotash and maple butter, or a steak.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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But one thing is for certain — if love is ever allowed to flourish without reserve, a beautiful creation with butter, sugar, and flour will taste delicious for everyone.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Lamar Odom soaked up plenty of adulation during his time in the NBA, including two championship victories with the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But the adulation for the Bulls seemed something more.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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The two-time Grammy Award winner garnered critical acclaim with her performance as Glinda in 'Wicked,' earning herself an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Released to critical acclaim in February 2022, Elden Ring is an action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world, which allows players to head off on adventures within vast environments and dungeons.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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In the comment section, many celebrities shared their love and adoration for baby Jack, including rapper Sexxy Red, actress Justine Skye and Lori Harvey.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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America’s irreplaceable contribution to winning that world war and preventing another deserves to be the object of adoration.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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From there, according to the report, the sweet talk quickly moves to messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Google Chat or Telegram.—
Sunny Nagpaul,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2024
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Just in case that gave Reba a leg up, don't let her sweet talk you.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2024
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“Flattery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattery. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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