flattering

Example Sentences

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“It’s very flattering, and excellent to have that positioning, but if anything this announcement is one of us bringing the community along with us,” Chow said.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Other critics were more flattering, with the Financial Times's Danny Leigh giving it three stars.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“You can talk about yourself in a way that’s flattering, while paying service to those who worked for you or with you,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

After a weekend of flattering coverage, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he is open to strikes against Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Iran and Greenland.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2026

It also gave a history of the match—before, during, and after—and was not particularly flattering to Bobby.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady