Example Sentences

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While the stats and compliments are flattering, Renfrow isn’t interested unless the Raiders are registering wins.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2021

If you don’t think these posts are flattering, why on earth should she care?

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2021

Mallon’s portrayals of most of his well-known main characters are flattering.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2019

Words that are bridging the divides; words that are flattering his opponents; words that create the devotion that among some he inspires.

From BBC • May 7, 2017

Such attentions are flattering, and Mac, being a squire of dames, was desirous of making the most of it.

From Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)