Example Sentences

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The movie is flattering, but it’s also genuinely revealing, and it’s clearly reaching an audience that never expected to be so enthralled by research about protein structures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

“It is flattering to be mentioned with a school and a tradition like that in this game. … I’ve got an enormous amount of respect for Kentucky, their program and what it stands for.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

“The agency need not and does not consider whether the mark is flattering, critical or neutral,” Mr. Stewart told the court.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

This is flattering to young audiences, of course, and makes for easier identification with the story — because, psychologically if not practically speaking, that’s how it often works in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

But his curiosity about me, about Belles, is flattering.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton