1
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark
a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously
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2
as in congratulations
compliments plural
best wishes
please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
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as in to congratulate
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
complimented her on her election victory
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Recent Examples of compliment
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Boakai, who speaks English with a West African accent, laughed off Trump’s remark during the discussion and didn’t raise offense to Trump’s compliment.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 10 July 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 16 July 2025
For the occasion, her hair was an allover honey-blonde color that complimented her blush Christian Dior outfit nicely.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Utilities Superintendent Tracie Marshall returned the compliment.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Boakai, who speaks English with a West African accent, laughed off Trump’s remark during the discussion and didn’t raise offense to Trump’s compliment.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 10 July 2025
Verb
Several people praised the 99-cent greeting cards and complimented the rotating selection.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 16 July 2025
For the occasion, her hair was an allover honey-blonde color that complimented her blush Christian Dior outfit nicely.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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The woman’s family paid tribute to her in a statement shared by the Cheshire Constabulary on Tuesday, July 22.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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During the Nashville stop of the group's latest world tour, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin interrupted the band's usual set list to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend who died Tuesday, July 22, at 76.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Instead, coaches are gently correcting or congratulating Ewers.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The distribution of communion led to Cardinal Re delivering the final commendation and valediction.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chris Copan was presented with a letter of commendation at the town’s annual Town Meeting for his actions at Woburn District Court on April 14.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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Bryan, who selected the $100,000 winning envelope, chose to split the prize with Amaya — a decision that earned some praise but also a few critics.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Looking back on Jones' stint as a guest star, Smith had high praise for the musician.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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