He pulled his jacket straight, and adjusted his cloak so that it hung in a more flattering manner.

"Why yes, Miss Abernathy," the "most celebrated author and playwright" confirmed, always willing to acknowledge his identity when it was requested in such a flattering manner.

His admiration of the First Consul was so great that no courtier could have written in a more flattering manner.

But Bashir relied too much on charm- or at least what he must've thought was charm- and an easy, flattering manner, none of which she trusted.

But there is a way, my dear Paul, of showing your sense of Miss Tox's friendliness in a still more flattering and acceptable manner, if you should be so inclined.

Many résumés contain keywords that potential employers are looking for, make heavy use of active verbs, and display content in a flattering manner.

Arthur looked at him again in no more flattering manner than before, and, turning on his heel without acknowledgment, went up- stairs.

Many CVs contain keywords that potential employers might pick up on and display the content in the most flattering manner, brushing over information like poor grades.

They had only a nodding acquaintance, yet his flattering manner created the artificial aura of friendship.

It featured several pictures of famous movie stars and classic British comedy stars with heads being replaced (and not always in a flattering manner) by members of the band.