flattering
Example Sentences
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Even by boxing's recent standards, the past 24 hours have been extraordinary - and not a particularly flattering look for the sport.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 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
But a halftime show is culture, not commitment, and the league’s honest scorecard is not flattering.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
We met in the motel parking lot ten minutes later, looking crisp and stylish, and exchanged many flattering comments.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
