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
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Last season, which most Patriots fans would rather not think about, there were still a few highlight-reel moments, compliments of Maye.
—Tyler Geis, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Payton made a comment after the game complimenting Dart, while also taking a shot at Wilson.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
So to have my name brought up in any sense with Ike is a true compliment.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Last season, which most Patriots fans would rather not think about, there were still a few highlight-reel moments, compliments of Maye.
—Tyler Geis, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
The two not only coordinated with their glam — their blonde hair was complimented by natural-looking makeup — but also with their footwear.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Payton made a comment after the game complimenting Dart, while also taking a shot at Wilson.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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Several of the the show's stars paid tribute to the long-running series in the wake of Monday's news.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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The tribute also noted that Funkhouser served in Iraq as a member of the Virginia Army National Guard.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Ole Miss coach wanted to shake his hand and congratulate him.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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West, in an interview, congratulated Dokes on her decision to run and welcomed her to the race.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Madrid was, in some respects, emblematic of Juventus this season.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aside from paying your respects to these icons on a cemetery tour, visit in the summer for its famous Cinespia screenings, when the graveyard transforms into an open-air cinema that projects films onto a mausoleum wall, surrounded by intricate headstones.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of his first impressions of his future wife, Plemons had nothing but praise.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Orange juice often gets praise for its immune-supporting vitamin C content.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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