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
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Simple definitely does not have to mean boring—both of these tops always receive compliments.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Up next, McEntire, 70, complimented him for walking toward the coaches during his performance.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Later, on her way out, Benson runs into Kathryn Tynan, the new chief of detectives, who is effusive with compliments in a way that rattles Liv just a little.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Simple definitely does not have to mean boring—both of these tops always receive compliments.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
One dedicated fan showed up in full crow cosplay, matching the aesthetic of her latest album cover, while another brought a detailed toy wooden replica of Cardi — complimented with pictures of her kids engraved on the figurine’s box.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Up next, McEntire, 70, complimented him for walking toward the coaches during his performance.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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In 2023, Miller produced a tribute show in honor of Burnett’s ninetieth birthday—for NBC, not CBS, which balked at the idea that Burnett could draw an audience.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Paying tribute to his Puerto Rican roots, Bad Bunny dons a pava — a traditional hat woven from the leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both Jeremy and Evi joined the couple for their engagement festivities and congratulated them in separate Instagram Stories.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Please join me in congratulating Peter on his new role and in welcoming him to Amazon.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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Collier's statement made huge waves among WNBA fans, with her claims about what Engelbert said in regards to Clark leading to most of the uproar.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is, in some respects, a long goodbye to all that.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pharrell Williams, Abloh’s successor at Vuitton, and British DJ and producer Benji B were among those who came to pay their respects.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have emerged as central figures in the standoff, drawing praise even from critics within their own ranks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Post-match, Nuno opted against singling out Potts for praise when asked about the midfielder’s impact, but that may change in the forthcoming weeks if Potts continues to impress.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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