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
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The Calvin Klein Relaxed Denim Pull-on Jeans give off an effortlessly cool vibe—be prepared to receive many compliments.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Pigeon, a nostalgic blue-gray is the ideal soft shade to compliment a neutral facade.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
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Noun
Over the last year and a half, McConnell has softened the blow with stray compliments to Trump.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The Calvin Klein Relaxed Denim Pull-on Jeans give off an effortlessly cool vibe—be prepared to receive many compliments.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Verb
From a young age, we're taught to greet people, regardless of their age, and even compliment them, so everyone is very accepting and loving.
—Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Pigeon, a nostalgic blue-gray is the ideal soft shade to compliment a neutral facade.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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After the news of Canty's murder, her friends and family shared tributes in her honor, celebrating her impact on Atlanta's nightlife.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Dal Bello made sure to pay tribute to one of his brother Kai’s best friends, Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged driver under the influence on May 4, 2025, weeks before his high school graduation and months after his family lost their home in the Palisades fire.—
Sam Mulick,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Hurts did not change his description of their relationship when asked about it in his first news conference of the offseason and congratulated Brown on his wedding.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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In a brief speech after Qualls earned the endorsement, Demuth did not congratulate him.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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In the 18 months since, Chief of Police Kevin Freeman said the department has responded to around 625 calls for service — 134 of which occurred this calendar year — in regards to people camping or sleeping in public around the city.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Noun
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In some respects, Hold Onto Me Infinity is a straightforward record of contemporary electropop, with few outright surprises.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The Oak Cliff community is continuing to pay respects to the victims who died in an apartment explosion last week.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The strategy has earned bipartisan praise at home, but left her increasingly outside the party’s national resistance movement.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The show closed early after a panning in the press, but Waddingham’s turn as Toulouse-Lautrec’s lover, Suzanne Valadon, was singled out for praise.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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