The billionaire refused to be surrounded by sycophants. From LearnThat.org.
You either have a very peculiar understanding of the word sycophant, or very little familiarity with my posting record. From Wordnik.com. [Oppressed by the label "Republican"?] Reference
Unless the fleet is looking for a new sycophant, that is. From Wordnik.com. [This Is Tense] Reference
Someone in Denver, who doesn't like Democrats, can spell "sycophant". From Wordnik.com. [Denver Welcomes Democrats] Reference
Sources say that Dr. Frist began the lunch by asking, "What kind of sycophant would you like me to be, Mr. President?". From Wordnik.com. [June 2005] Reference
Andy, you don't know what "sycophant" means, do you?. From Wordnik.com. [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference
"Why have you spelt 'sycophant' like that?" she asked. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 11, 1914] Reference
By just meeting a CM, an officer need be or become a 'sycophant' of ruling party. From Wordnik.com. [ChennaiOnline Articles] Reference
I read it through carefully, looked up "sycophant" in the dictionary, and wrote it all out again. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 11, 1914] Reference
Harpocration's description of him as a 'sycophant', or dishonest informer, may be merely an inference from the Speech. From Wordnik.com. [The Public Orations of Demosthenes, volume 2] Reference
But they're funny, calling anyone a "sycophant", when they'll need a crowbar to dislodge their lips from Obama's rear. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
"Pay no attention to the sycophant," Breanna said. From Wordnik.com. [Xone of Contention]
"Is that the poet fellow, the Tyrant's sycophant?". From Wordnik.com. [The Praise Singer]
The wily sycophant lies drunk on purple counterpanes. From Wordnik.com. [The Satyricon — Complete] Reference
He knew no deception, had no respect for the sycophant. From Wordnik.com. [History of Kershaw's Brigade] Reference
And still you play the sycophant, and revel in your pain. From Wordnik.com. [kemo666 Diary Entry] Reference
I'm not a real sycophant, I just play one at the office. From Wordnik.com. [luvabeans Diary Entry] Reference
A serial sycophant is not my idea of an inspiring decider. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call: How Hillary Clinton Would Govern] Reference
When she called, I answered in my greatest sycophant tone. From Wordnik.com. [waterdiluted Diary Entry] Reference
Galloway deserves everything he gets, the little sycophant. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
What sycophant could fawn and smirk in that chilly presence?. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863] Reference
The sycophant recognised the arms on the panel and collapsed. From Wordnik.com. [The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette] Reference
She wants a sycophant, not someone with integrity and honesty. From Wordnik.com. [Turnout Reportedly Low Across Michigan] Reference
Would I sound like a cheesy sycophant if I said I'm a huge fan?. From Wordnik.com. [Newsmakers] Reference
No lick spittle or (unintelligible) from sycophant claw back flunky. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Plant, Meet Alison Krauss] Reference
He picked someone who is of his own mind and will not be a sycophant. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 24, 2008] Reference
"Faith! and it's very true what you say, Factor," acquiesced some sycophant. From Wordnik.com. [Doom Castle] Reference
But that is not -- don't call in and be a sycophant, don't be (UNINTELLIGIBLE). From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 3, 2001] Reference
Gentleness really belongs to virtue, and a sycophant can hardly imitate it well. From Wordnik.com. [Manners and Social Usages] Reference
Above all, she should not make the fatal mistake of becoming an Obama sycophant. From Wordnik.com. [Smoking Guns and the Morality of Parliamentary Privilege] Reference
But they soon realize he's not merely responsible and good-natured, he is a sycophant. From Wordnik.com. [A Review of The Cleveland Show : Hancock's Previous Episodes] Reference
He made the decision to become Bush's new sycophant lap dog after Tony Blair gave up the job. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 16, 2007] Reference
An absolutely astonishing revelation of the mindset of the terminal sycophant Friend of Bill. From Wordnik.com. [President's Sycophants Are Blaming the Victim] Reference
Avaunt, thou grand sycophant of the nineteenth century, thou vile usurper of the people's throne!. From Wordnik.com. [Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women On the Various Duties of Life, Physical, Intellectual, And Moral Development; Self-Culture, Improvement, Dress, Beauty, Fashion, Employment, Education, The Home Relations, Their Duties To Young Men, Marriage, Womanhood And Happiness.] Reference
Wiegel was a domineering blusterer to his subordinates, but a cringing sycophant to those over him. From Wordnik.com. [Between the Lines Secret Service Stories Told Fifty Years After] Reference
I actually thought the Dennis Miller experiment might deliver some, but lo and behold, the rant turned sycophant. From Wordnik.com. [Starr Gazing: 'The Ultimate in Appointment Viewing'] Reference
I believe the slyly crafted appearance of making a presidential run is a ruse to bilk her sycophant devotees out of some serious pelt. From Wordnik.com. [Rizwan A. Rahmani: Sarah Palin: No There There] Reference
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