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as in to commend
to praise too much
the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity
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This top from Revolve offers a cross over detail while these bottoms from Victoria’s Secret are a classic triangle bikini bottom that flatters those with more narrow waistlines.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024
After all, no vanity is complete without a trusty tube that flatters the eye and delivers on daily drama.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 July 2024
The interior decor is quite light and airy and the unfussy layout flatters the relatively small space available.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 July 2024
Right now, so many of our favorite stars are trading classic bikinis for flattering one-piece swimsuits.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024
After all, no vanity is complete without a trusty tube that flatters the eye and delivers on daily drama.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 July 2024
The interior decor is quite light and airy and the unfussy layout flatters the relatively small space available.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 July 2024
Right now, so many of our favorite stars are trading classic bikinis for flattering one-piece swimsuits.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
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“Flatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatter. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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