- present participle of flatter.
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
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
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
“Oh quite. Can’t have you getting in trouble, can we?” said Sela in her most flattering tone.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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