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
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.
—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
Danielson remembers Lind, an affable old mariner then in his seventies, complimenting them on their docking skills, and introducing himself as the owner of the Robert Gray, a 125-foot Army Corps of Engineers research vessel built in 1936.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
After a few photos are snapped, Muse can be seen complimenting Taylor on her scent.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Inside the Accent Duel The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has become a streaming phenomenon.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
How the Accent Duel Played Out The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has broken through from fan-favorite to mainstream phenomenon.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Danielson remembers Lind, an affable old mariner then in his seventies, complimenting them on their docking skills, and introducing himself as the owner of the Robert Gray, a 125-foot Army Corps of Engineers research vessel built in 1936.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
After a few photos are snapped, Muse can be seen complimenting Taylor on her scent.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Inside the Accent Duel The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has become a streaming phenomenon.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
How the Accent Duel Played Out The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has broken through from fan-favorite to mainstream phenomenon.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimenting
congratulating
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Redick held back tears when general manager Rob Pelinka presented him with the game ball in the locker room on March 31 and showed a video of Redick’s sons, Knox and Kai, congratulating their dad.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Sometimes, the crowd at a nearby ballpark will issue a rousing cheer – as if congratulating you on a hike well done.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Complimenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimenting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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