- present participle of flatter.
flattering
Example Sentences
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Whether it be screen printing powerful messages on a traditional tee, or upcycling large shirts into more flattering silhouettes, creatives are finding innovative ways to show off their pride.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
It is probably the most personally flattering work of presidential art ever commissioned.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
With Harrison maintaining her high standard off the tee, England's execution had earned them a slightly flattering 26-7 half-time lead.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Sure, the economic data doesn’t paint the most flattering picture at the moment.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
We met in the motel parking lot ten minutes later, looking crisp and stylish, and exchanged many flattering comments.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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