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
Over the decades the classic ski look has been complimented by Norwegian sweaters, glare-shunning sunglasses and furry boots.
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David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
No man had ever complimented my taste in music before.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Kubiak complimented Macdonald’s weekly challenges after games, as well as for showing him a collaborative effort among the Seahawks’ general manager and ownership.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The philanthropic couple held each other tight at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May as Amal wore a silver jumpsuit accessorized with a black belt while George complimented the look in a dark silver suit.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Alexey Miranchuk wasn’t aware that manager Gerardo Martino has repeatedly complimented him any time he has been asked about the conundrum of he and Miguel Almirón playing together.
—Doug Roberson, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Highlighting her work to improve the MBTA, Healey complimented current Transportation Secretary Phillip Eng, who used to be a leader of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), seemingly acknowledging displeasure with his predecessor.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Deutch nails every joke in this slapstick comedy that keeps the out-of-pocket zingers coming nonstop, complimented perfectly by her crew of Yellow Brick Road (Hollywood Boulevard) nomads.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Brannon Martinsen complimented him with 16 points that included a couple of timely shots that quelled any momentum Harvard-Westlake was trying to build.
—Dan Lovi, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
No man had ever complimented my taste in music before.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Kubiak complimented Macdonald’s weekly challenges after games, as well as for showing him a collaborative effort among the Seahawks’ general manager and ownership.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The philanthropic couple held each other tight at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May as Amal wore a silver jumpsuit accessorized with a black belt while George complimented the look in a dark silver suit.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Alexey Miranchuk wasn’t aware that manager Gerardo Martino has repeatedly complimented him any time he has been asked about the conundrum of he and Miguel Almirón playing together.
—Doug Roberson, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Highlighting her work to improve the MBTA, Healey complimented current Transportation Secretary Phillip Eng, who used to be a leader of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), seemingly acknowledging displeasure with his predecessor.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Deutch nails every joke in this slapstick comedy that keeps the out-of-pocket zingers coming nonstop, complimented perfectly by her crew of Yellow Brick Road (Hollywood Boulevard) nomads.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Brannon Martinsen complimented him with 16 points that included a couple of timely shots that quelled any momentum Harvard-Westlake was trying to build.
—Dan Lovi, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimented
congratulated
Verb
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In the comments, a few congratulated the lovebirds — sort of.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Malinin congratulated his Kazakhstani competitor after the event concluded.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Complimented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimented. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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