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
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
If anyone calls the Laughlin sideboard a pill, take it as a compliment.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Likewise, Adcock complimented Buchanan, but said that the board needed someone with business experience.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This is one of the greatest compliments an opposing manager can provide ahead of an elimination game.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
If anyone calls the Laughlin sideboard a pill, take it as a compliment.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Postgame, Kidd complimented Christie focusing on his aggression and pace.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Likewise, Adcock complimented Buchanan, but said that the board needed someone with business experience.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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This 11-year-old single malt Scotch is both a tribute to the rugged island distillery and a nod to Offerman’s love for the Caribbean.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Woody Allen, who regularly collaborated with Diane Keaton throughout her career, honored the actress following her death in a tribute published on The Free Press.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As commissioner Cathy Engelbert took the microphone to congratulate the Las Vegas Aces and crown them the WNBA champions, fans in Phoenix drowned out her message with relentless booing.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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One attendee in the crowd was even spotted giving the middle finger while Engelbert spoke to congratulate the Aces.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 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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China’s State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) said that Qualcomm is suspected of violating the country’s anti-monopoly law in regards to its acquisition of Israeli firm Autotalks.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nothing has been formally greenlit yet in regards to Tangled.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The car is not the Camaro in most other respects, too, with the interior getting a bespoke redesign, the body panels changed, the bumpers changed, the front grille reworked, and the headlights and tail lights updated, too.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Beyoncé is paying her respects to a music icon.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Irwin remains a top contender in Season 34, earning early praise from judge Derek Hough and tying for the highest score in Week 1.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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This could look like public recognition, unexpected praise from a boss or an opportunity to showcase your talents in a way that feels new and exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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