blandishments

noun

as in caresses
formal nice things that you say or do to convince someone to do something He found it hard to resist her blandishments and almost always ended up doing as she wished.

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  1. compliments
  2. regards
  3. adoration
Noun
  • The sneakers have thick statement laces, lightweight mesh uppers, and chic brown suede detailing that’s sure to bring in compliments.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances.
    — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of compliments
Noun
  • The plaintiffs argued the ballot language was misleading in several regards.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hosting the All-Star Game provides a unique platform to break new ground in both regards.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of regards
Noun
  • Sabrina is no Dolly, which isn’t a knock but a comment on the impossibility of any new artist ever enjoying the level of admiration and adoration that Parton did for most of her life.
    — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • So Big Part of what made Dolly exceptional was her broad appeal and universal adoration.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of adoration
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“Blandishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blandishments. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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