complimenting

present participle of compliment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of complimenting Wood said, while also complimenting Montana’s football tradition. 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
Verb
  • Viewer Reactions The TikTok video reached over 110,000 views, nearly 8,000 likes and 2277 comments, with people congratulating the owner on their new home and melting over the dog's precious reaction.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • International Game Technology shared the big win in a Facebook post and a few people commented congratulating the winner.
    Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Complimenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimenting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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