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
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Lattafa Her Confession Another compliment-magnet in my collection, Her Confession is a creamy, lactonic tuberose scent with a skin-like quality.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
And now those same friends see the difference and compliment me.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Share one brave compliment to open new warmth.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Lattafa Her Confession Another compliment-magnet in my collection, Her Confession is a creamy, lactonic tuberose scent with a skin-like quality.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Verb
Fleck later complimented the way Lindsey was attacking summer workouts.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
And now those same friends see the difference and compliment me.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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Amid mounting outcry, Bass offered a public tribute to the dog.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In a touching tribute, Saliba ran over to the sideline after scoring and held up the jersey of Ismaël Koné, the teammate who left the field on a stretcher minutes earlier after suffering what looked to be a serious leg injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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She also was questioned in regards to the death of a man who was left outside a Los Angeles hospital.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The video has racked up over 115,000 likes and thousands of comments, with many congratulating the mom-to-be.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, digging out my old Rod Brind'Amour Flyers jersey and congratulating the coach on his team's Stanley Cup Finals win.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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For a team sitting 43rd in FIFA’s rankings to deservedly draw with one of the pre-tournament favourites (seventh in those rankings) and secure their first ever point at the World Cup finals warrants commendation.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Quantum remains experimental in many respects, and significant breakthroughs are still needed.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The thing about Manhattan is the stakes are higher, and the players are probably a little smarter in some respects.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Mullin won early praise for speeding up FEMA relief payments to states, which Noem had slowed by requiring her personal sign-off on expenditures exceeding $100,000.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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And that surprise breakout drew frank praise from a key Mets executive whose own team has struggled to find the same level of consistency.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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