flatters
- present tense form of flatter (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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But strip out the popular Mini Kelly handbag, which flatters the average premium, and larger versions of the Kelly and Birkin sell at par to retail prices once the auctioneers’ commission is factored in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
Crypto markets have billions in wash trading — fake volume that flatters momentum and dupes newcomers.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 8, 2025
But it also flatters the ego of the raw milk enthusiast, who is convinced he's part of an elite group with special access to knowledge that ordinary people can't or won't access.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2024
"But to some extent that flatters England a bit because England hasn't necessarily made quite so much progress in reducing waiting times across the board."
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2024
Tiny flatters Gary some more and then he agrees to play the part of me, and honestly, I'll take it.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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