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
Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
These Heathyoga trousers give me serious Aritzia vibes at a fraction of the price, which is a pretty high compliment for a pair of under-$50 trousers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Graham meant this as a compliment.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
These Heathyoga trousers give me serious Aritzia vibes at a fraction of the price, which is a pretty high compliment for a pair of under-$50 trousers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Schumaker complimented his performance.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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Even the credit logo animation is a tribute to the Glen Echo carousel.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the post after his tribute to Nicola, Brooklyn posted flowers with a note from Nicola’s parents, billionaires Nelson and Claudia Peltz.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Isaacman closed by congratulating the crew and the entire NASA team, along with the agency's international and commercial partners.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated the police late Saturday for the arrest.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The three officers involved in the incident at the diner were honored with life-saving commendations.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In regards to maximizing spend on the marketing side of the studio business, Sony is looking to shift resources to achieve the highest-impact initiatives where possible.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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In regards to playing or not, that’s going to be up to the performance of the team.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another group pays respects to the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the leading religious figure for millions of Shiites around the world, before launching what appears to be a suicide mission against enemies in Humvees.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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But in other respects the zone has fundamentally changed, with the biggest difference being the use of a 2D zone set in the middle of the plate instead of a 3D one measured from the front.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Queta also has drawn praise for his improvement as a defender and screener.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Torii Hunter, a defensive whiz who now works as an Angels special assistant and who happened to be in the dugout, was succinct in his praise for the performance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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