flattering
Example Sentences
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But a halftime show is culture, not commitment, and the league’s honest scorecard is not flattering.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
And that’s the nice part about being a comedian, is if you do something that you’re like, maybe this wasn’t as flattering as I thought it would be, you get to make jokes about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
"That's why even some of my friends say things which are not flattering, because somebody said to them that somebody might persuade me to change my view."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: Whether you prefer a one-piece or a classic string bikini, these stylist-approved women’s swimsuits are flattering and functional.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
From where I stood, it looked like a world of flattering attention, and what’s more, a chance to cross the county line.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
