as in congratulated
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 complimented
Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous 18 editions, but with a deep navy-blue label complimented by gold accents.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
McKinnon, who raps under the name NBATAE, even received a call from NBA YoungBoy himself, who complimented him on his rap name while giving him words of encouragement and support.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The investigation also found that Podolner often complimented students on their appearance, records state.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
At breakfast, his excellent bread was complimented by a selection of delicious regional butters with Fleur de Sel and even seaweed!
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Bonitto complimented his agent Tory Dandy on Tuesday, and said there’s been good communication between both parties.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
White House pool reporter Brian Glenn, who attacked Zelenskyy in February for not wearing a suit, raised his hand during Monday's press conference and complimented the Ukrainian president's new outfit.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The next day, on New Heights, Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast, Taylor complimented Travis’ sweatshirt.
—Misty L. Heggeness, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
O’Neill complimented the way McCarthy effectively mixed up cadences Wednesday.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
McKinnon, who raps under the name NBATAE, even received a call from NBA YoungBoy himself, who complimented him on his rap name while giving him words of encouragement and support.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The investigation also found that Podolner often complimented students on their appearance, records state.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
At breakfast, his excellent bread was complimented by a selection of delicious regional butters with Fleur de Sel and even seaweed!
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Bonitto complimented his agent Tory Dandy on Tuesday, and said there’s been good communication between both parties.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
White House pool reporter Brian Glenn, who attacked Zelenskyy in February for not wearing a suit, raised his hand during Monday's press conference and complimented the Ukrainian president's new outfit.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The next day, on New Heights, Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast, Taylor complimented Travis’ sweatshirt.
—Misty L. Heggeness, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
O’Neill complimented the way McCarthy effectively mixed up cadences Wednesday.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimented
congratulated
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At the end of August, the All The Queen’s Men actress congratulated her man on his new law office in a warm and lengthy post on Instagram.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Complimented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimented. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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