- present participle of flatter.
flattering
Example Sentences
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Whether it be screen printing powerful messages on a traditional tee, or upcycling large shirts into more flattering silhouettes, creatives are finding innovative ways to show off their pride.
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
Ashdown duly received the not entirely flattering nickname of "Viceroy of Bosnia".
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Sure, the economic data doesn’t paint the most flattering picture at the moment.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
He cannot tell if it is meant to be flattering or not.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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