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noun

ˈkäm-plə-mənt How to pronounce compliment (audio)
Definition of complimentnext
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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verb

ˈkäm-plə-ˌment How to pronounce compliment (audio)
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
Noun
The sneakers have thick statement laces, lightweight mesh uppers, and chic brown suede detailing that’s sure to bring in compliments. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 This Leather Handbag is a compliment-magnet and zips up nicely to help deter theft. — Carolin Lehmann, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
After seeing a replay, Tatis walked to the wall, complimented the boy and jumped up to give him a fist bump. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 Truly, no one is more willing than a Harrie to snap 25 photos of you outside the venue (plus retakes, if necessary) before effusively complimenting your hair glitter. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compliment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
  1. tribute
  2. regards
  3. congratulate
  4. commendation
  5. respects
  6. praise
Noun
  • But the love enduring at their center feels so profoundly misguided that even this extravagant tribute, arriving more than 150 years later, cannot entirely defend it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a tribute to Kieślowski’s Dekalog at the end of this movie.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • The plaintiffs argued the ballot language was misleading in several regards.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hosting the All-Star Game provides a unique platform to break new ground in both regards.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of regards
Verb
  • The leaders of right-wing populist parties in Spain and Portugal also congratulated AfD, German news agency dpa reported.
    — Kirsten Grieshaber, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Christian Democrat candidate Sven Schulze took to the stage on Sunday evening to congratulate the AfD on its win.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of congratulate
Noun
  • The result was lines out the door, a local political commendation, and a business that converted attention into revenue in a way most post-villa deals never manage.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.
    — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of commendation
Noun
  • In one of the last photographs taken of Astrid, the princess is seen sitting in a wheelchair dressed in all black as royals from Europe and around the world gathered in Oslo to pay their respects to Harald.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Yesterday, Yankees players, coaches, and staff had the opportunity to visit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to pay their respects to the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • Someone could see your value and potential, and perhaps offer you praise or an opportunity of sorts, but your schedule could be maxed out.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Clinton was one of many women in national politics sharing their praise and gratitude for Steinem.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise

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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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