flattery
Example Sentences
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The surprising revelation was part of a torrent of flattery, pomp and circumstance unleashed by Trump as Charles and Queen Camilla visited the White House.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
"He used a number of methods to do that - flattery, gifts, rewards."
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
For a year, they employed flattery and deference to seek compromise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Such alignment can easily be misread as flattery.
From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026
“Now is not the time for flattery; It is the time for truth. Tell me. Did you hurt this girl, yes or no?”
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
Vocabulary lists containing flattery
Gathering Blue
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"The Necklace" and "The Fashion Show"
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Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 5
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