COMPLIMENT Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkäm-plə-mənt

Definition of compliment

as in tribute

an admiring personal remark a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously

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as in congratulations

compliments plural best wishes please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal

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compliment

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verb

ˈkäm-plə-ˌment

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

Like Mencken’s, even Jack’s compliments could have a wire edge. — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 Taylor-Johnson told us earlier this year that re-teaming with Eggers is a high compliment to the actor. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 June 2026

Verb

Each brings something different to the table and compliments the other by filling in for the other's weaknesses. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compliment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment

Noun

Call it a coincidence -- or a tribute and celebration, one night early, for English midfielder Jude Bellingham.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Navratilova wiped away tears listening to Noskova’s tribute to her mother.

— Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026

Definition of regards

Noun

His contributions to Japanese cinema earned him the 2004 Kawakita Prize and a commendation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry in 2008.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026
But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of commendation

Noun

The fans were standing for Auger-Aliassime, too, to pay their respects to the young fighter who gave them such a show.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Leo took a moment to pay his respects, looking over at the blue waters of the sea, a gust of wind blowing away his white zuchetto (skull cap).

— Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of respects

Noun

Bobby Wilson was a pastor’s son who grew up idolizing the kind of R&B dudes who could wail a praise song and then hit up Freaknik afterwards (think Jodeci and H-Town).

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 July 2026
Amassing 2 million views and widespread praise, these videos feature photorealistic AI versions of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, with stories set between *The Empire Strikes Back* and *Return of the Jedi*.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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