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
Maybe someone is complimenting (or flirting with you) publicly, but controlling you behind the scenes.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Comer posted photos from the event on her Instagram, with fans complimenting her in the comments section.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The first of those picks was used on Malachi Lawrence, a defensive end out of Central Florida, who has already turned heads at Cowboys OTAs, with Clark complimenting the rookie on his technique.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
The actor concluded by once again complimenting his character.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
The 540 Atlantic Avenue space opens to the public on May 16, complimenting the group’s two other locations in Williamsburg and Flatiron.
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Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Meanwhile, the two Republicans on stage — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — frequently aligned with one another, focusing their attacks on the Democrats and at times complimenting one another.
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Also included is communication about stock purchases, with Bohm requesting his parents buy certain stock, and messages from Daniel and Lisa complimenting Bohm on his play for the Phillies.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
The president reacted to the news this week by simultaneously complimenting and insulting the outgoing executive.
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Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Comer posted photos from the event on her Instagram, with fans complimenting her in the comments section.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The first of those picks was used on Malachi Lawrence, a defensive end out of Central Florida, who has already turned heads at Cowboys OTAs, with Clark complimenting the rookie on his technique.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
The actor concluded by once again complimenting his character.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
The 540 Atlantic Avenue space opens to the public on May 16, complimenting the group’s two other locations in Williamsburg and Flatiron.
—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Meanwhile, the two Republicans on stage — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — frequently aligned with one another, focusing their attacks on the Democrats and at times complimenting one another.
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Also included is communication about stock purchases, with Bohm requesting his parents buy certain stock, and messages from Daniel and Lisa complimenting Bohm on his play for the Phillies.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
The president reacted to the news this week by simultaneously complimenting and insulting the outgoing executive.
—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimenting
congratulating
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Before executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham could end his draft-night phone call congratulating Swain, the rookie couldn’t keep himself from taking a dig at his new boss’s alma mater.
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Seated next to Harvey, Laila Edwards grew emotional while congratulating her longtime friend and teammate upon being selected.
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“Complimenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimenting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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