as in congratulating
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 complimenting
Wood said, while also complimenting Montana’s football tradition.
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 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
But that feels like complimenting the chef on the Titanic.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Jocko seemed fascinated by all the parts of the motor, once complimenting the curves of the exhaust manifold.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Posey responded by complimenting Newton’s confidence, though the former quarterback clarified that his request came from a place of respect, not insecurity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
To build stronger work relationships with a manager, consider using some workplace flattery like complimenting the way your boss conducted a meeting or asking for career advice, Pfeffer said.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Still somewhat under the influence of anesthesia, Arbaugh’s primary memory from that first encounter was complimenting Musk’s bomber jacket.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The two hang out in what appears to be a backstage area and chat it up in a conversation that finds Musk complimenting West on the production before revealing relationship woes in an intimate and candid moment.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 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
But that feels like complimenting the chef on the Titanic.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Jocko seemed fascinated by all the parts of the motor, once complimenting the curves of the exhaust manifold.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Posey responded by complimenting Newton’s confidence, though the former quarterback clarified that his request came from a place of respect, not insecurity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
To build stronger work relationships with a manager, consider using some workplace flattery like complimenting the way your boss conducted a meeting or asking for career advice, Pfeffer said.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Still somewhat under the influence of anesthesia, Arbaugh’s primary memory from that first encounter was complimenting Musk’s bomber jacket.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The two hang out in what appears to be a backstage area and chat it up in a conversation that finds Musk complimenting West on the production before revealing relationship woes in an intimate and candid moment.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimenting
congratulating
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The post was met with some excited comments from fans congratulating Bickerstaff on the accomplishment.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Singletary was joined by cast members McKenna Grace, Whitney Peak and Joseph Zada congratulating him.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Complimenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimenting. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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