flattering
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"If you really are you, thanks for contacting me. And your comments are really sweet, and very flattering," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Adelaide can’t be a beacon, only a flattering mirror.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
In the absence of information, you’ll likely choose the most flattering answer.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Police conducted dozens of raids Thursday into the alleged embezzlement of public funds by the company that produced the flattering biopic.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
“It seemed like you were adjusting fairly well — especially recently. Maybe I was just flattering myself that I was making life more interesting for you.”
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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