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
Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall complimented the way Gotham played.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The president complimented him in kind.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
However, one former WWE Superstar doesn't believe the criticism is warranted and even complimented the CEO for his work behind the scenes.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Record attack drone launches are designed to overwhelm Kyiv’s defenses, and the deaths of children in the city (another infant was killed in an apartment building alongside her mother Sunday) are the one thing Trump seems to feel acutely – bar being complimented or shunned by Putin.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous 18 editions, but with a deep navy-blue label complimented by gold accents.
—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
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The president complimented him in kind.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
However, one former WWE Superstar doesn't believe the criticism is warranted and even complimented the CEO for his work behind the scenes.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Record attack drone launches are designed to overwhelm Kyiv’s defenses, and the deaths of children in the city (another infant was killed in an apartment building alongside her mother Sunday) are the one thing Trump seems to feel acutely – bar being complimented or shunned by Putin.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous 18 editions, but with a deep navy-blue label complimented by gold accents.
—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
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 15 Sep. 2025.
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