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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
Offering max-level cushioning without the bulk, these sneakers are easy to pair with plenty of pieces in your travel wardrobe and add a dose of personality that’s bound to draw compliments. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 Inserra also paid Schlenhardt a compliment that was gasp-inducing in itself. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Coach Sean McVay complimented Ferguson for responding positively after his miscues. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Acoustic noise-dampening panels compliment the design, while fully-adjustable, electric standing desks make working or in-room dining comfortable. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 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
  • Dennis and Rosa encounter all sorts of people, from feuding Take That tribute bands to Irish bachelorettes, comedians and bingo enthusiasts.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Jean pays tribute to the oversized trousers worn by rodeo clowns.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Today chaos gives bad people the opportunity to advance their own nefarious agendas with little regards for the American people.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The plaintiffs argued the ballot language was misleading in several regards.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of regards
Verb
  • Brown said a wild Knicks fan tailed him home to congratulate him on winning the Finals during a bike ride over the offseason.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The veteran coach congratulated his team for the win and quickly pivoted to yelling about mental mistakes that kept Houston County in the game.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of congratulate
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of commendation
Noun
  • Families mourn at the festival site Hundreds of people paid their respects to the more than 350 people killed in and around the festival site.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Friends, including Muslims, and relatives gathered at the Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City to pay their respects during the funeral of the Christian mother and daughter.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • Sony revived Resident Evil last month and HBO drew big viewership and critical praise with The Last of Us, just to name a couple of recent success stories.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Posters of Kate Moss photographed by Juergen Teller have been plastered over the city and praise for the exhibition has been handed largely to Enninful.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of praise

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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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