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flattering

[flat-er-ing] / ˈflæt ər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
laudatory
Synonyms


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WSJ | Buy Side: Whether you prefer a one-piece or a classic string bikini, these stylist-approved women’s swimsuits are flattering and functional.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

"I find it flattering that someone of his stature has seen something in what I do as being interesting," Taylor responds.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

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

She was lighter and leaner; she was Curt’s Girlfriend, a role she slipped into asinto a favorite, flattering dress.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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