flattering

Example Sentences

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He decided to give classic jerseys a whirl, transforming them into more flattering silhouettes that accentuate a curvy torso.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It is probably the most personally flattering work of presidential art ever commissioned.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

With Harrison maintaining her high standard off the tee, England's execution had earned them a slightly flattering 26-7 half-time lead.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Sure, the economic data doesn’t paint the most flattering picture at the moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

President Senghor was a scholar and a poet, and he told us he was collecting research material on Shaka, flattering us by asking numerous questions about that great South African warrior.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela