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
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
While remarking that someone has good genes is sometimes used as a compliment, the phrase also has sinister connotations.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
The crisp style of the wine cuts through the soft creamy cheese, which compliments and intensifies the fruit and floral notes in the wine.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Noun
His decision to return provides a speedy compliment to Cam Edwards as the duo leads a deep stable of backs which includes Bristol native Victor Rosa, Eastern Illinois transfer MJ Flowers and five freshmen.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
While remarking that someone has good genes is sometimes used as a compliment, the phrase also has sinister connotations.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
Verb
The brown sugar adds a nice sweetness that is complimented by the tang from red wine vinegar.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
The crisp style of the wine cuts through the soft creamy cheese, which compliments and intensifies the fruit and floral notes in the wine.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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He was ordered to forfeit two diamond chains that pay tribute to friends, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several celebrities, including Olivia Jade and Poppy Delevingne, congratulated the couple in Talita's Instagram comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Long-time boxing fan and Hollywood legend Rosie Perez took to X to congratulate Zayas as well.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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The distribution of communion led to Cardinal Re delivering the final commendation and valediction.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chris Copan was presented with a letter of commendation at the town’s annual Town Meeting for his actions at Woburn District Court on April 14.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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Di Gregorio is joined in the cast by Greta Scarano (Suburra), who also won praise for her feature directorial debut La Vita Da Grandi, as the daughter, and Game of Thrones star Tom Wlaschiha, as her cheating husband who walks from Germany to Rome in search of forgiveness.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ahead is the chance to earn more than praise as part of the front five.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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