flattering

Example Sentences

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Ashdown duly received the not entirely flattering nickname of "Viceroy of Bosnia".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

They are well organized and have excellent taste in fancy crackers, and they love to talk with writers so much that their enthusiasm can be a little overwhelming and a lot flattering.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Lenders would have a strong incentive to use the credit report that is most flattering to the borrower since they aren’t on the hook if a loan defaults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

She looked as though she had never been asked such a flattering question.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling