obsequiousness

Example Sentences

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I would assume that some of them will gain his favor with elaborate obsequiousness and flamboyant flattery.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

In the beginning of the ’90s, when he’s hit with the steroid scandal and other scandals, his response is this little bit of obsequiousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Besides showing a general obsequiousness to the tech industry and an ignorance of people’s real financial problems, it’s worth thinking about the examples being set by Adams, Suarez, and their peers.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2021

The film was a New York Times Critic's Pick, with Janet Maslin writing that Damon played the role “with a fine, tricky mix of obsequiousness and ruthlessness.”

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2019

After that, as products of very different backgrounds they were continually scared stiff of hurting each other’s feelings; hence they understood and tolerated their respective foibles almost to the point of obsequiousness.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols