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
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
So the actor took Lorre's words as a compliment.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Comer posted photos from the event on her Instagram, with fans complimenting her in the comments section.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Noun
The pattern in person is such an amazing statement piece and constantly receives compliments.
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Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
So the actor took Lorre's words as a compliment.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Verb
Maybe someone is complimenting (or flirting with you) publicly, but controlling you behind the scenes.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Comer posted photos from the event on her Instagram, with fans complimenting her in the comments section.
—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for compliment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
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Middleton later donned the heirloom earrings on her 14th Remembrance Sunday since marrying Prince William in a poignant tribute to her late mother-in-law.
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His Waffle House mural is both a tribute to a beloved Atlanta institution and a reminder that public art can be every bit as thoughtful and layered as artwork hanging inside a gallery.
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
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With regards to trust, a camera may misread an object, a vision model may describe a metal cart as a medical cart or a robot may see only part of a room.
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Owens was begrudgingly congratulated by Hitler, but neither he nor the other Black medalists were ever even acknowledged by Roosevelt, who had also refused to endorse a boycott of the Games—an effort led by Black and Jewish organizations that opposed both Nazism and American segregation.
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In a clip shared on social media, a beaming Kolek could be seen trotting alongside the parade barricade, where scores of fans enthusiastically extended their hands to high-five the point guard and congratulate him.
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But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.
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There was enough notice for other cast members to swing by and pay their respects, too.
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In some respects, Rogue Trooper is his Diamond Dogs (the concept album, not just the single), which Bowie modeled on George Orwell’s 1948 novel 1984.
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The school system received significant state and national praise for improved test scores.
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Florida’s Risk Protection Order law was never designed to win praise from gun-safety advocates.
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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