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
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.
—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.
—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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimenting
congratulating
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On Election Day on May 26, as results were coming in, Burrows posted to social media congratulating Paxton on his win — 30 minutes before the Associated Press called the race for Paxton.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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When Fey, 56, appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, June 1, Fallon, 51, started by congratulating her on her upcoming wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 3.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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“Complimenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimenting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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