flattering
Example Sentences
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Contemporary newspapers published flattering portraits apparently written by publicists on Dillon’s dime.
"There was around 40 paparazzi outside my house every day," says Katona, and they weren't looking for flattering portraits.
From BBC
The Metlen CEO was less flattering about UK and European energy policy which is crucial to his business - "a bit of metal is essentially energy in solid form," he said.
From BBC
Produced by David Beckham’s production company, Studio 99, “Victoria Beckham” inevitably paints its eponymous subject in a flattering light, doubling down on her characterization as an “underdog” from a working-class family.
From Los Angeles Times
Of course it is all illusion, but the flattering lighting and bougie boxed waters belie that revelation.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
