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
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Willard complimented that pair with a handful of high-scoring mid-major guards.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
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Noun
Doug is convinced the compliments were the perfect medicine.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Verb
His secondary stuff has complimented his fastball.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Willard complimented that pair with a handful of high-scoring mid-major guards.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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Paying tribute to a South Carolina town destroyed in the 1950s for a nuclear materials plant, the Durham avant-folk trio's disquieting new album is both a community service and a spiritual offering.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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The news of Busch’s death has sent the motorsports world reeling, with tributes pouring in from all over the globe to Busch’s tenacity and penchant for winning.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Blue Collar fans flooded the comments on the Instagram post, congratulating Serfer for building an institution that will forever be part of Miami’s culinary history.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Gil’s excited parents Annah (Clémentine Célarie) and Alain (Christian Benedetti) arrive along with her friends Agnes (Mina Kavani) and Ibrahim (Oussama Kheddam) to congratulate her.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Noun
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There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With regards to international affairs, there are multiple more pressing issues, including wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Dita Von Teese and James King also came to pay their respects, as did longtime Almodóvar collaborator Rossy de Palma.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Baker Tilly, former Moss Adams, LLP, completed this audit and presented its findings at the 04/22/2026 MBCOC meeting, indicating its conclusion that VTA complied, in all material respects, with the requirements for the 2016 Measure B Program as defined in the ballot.—
Phan Khang,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The praise from the internet was nice.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some policies were met with praise In some areas, business priorities did manage to win passage in the legislature this year.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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