as in congratulations
best wishes
please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
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as in congratulates
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 compliments
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Buy yarn or string in a color that matches or compliments the rest of your tablescape.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
But the compliments stopped there.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
As the women trickle in one by one from the upstairs of the London West Hollywood for the shoot in the hotel’s ballroom, they are each met with hugs and compliments from the ladies who arrived before them.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The compliments started as soon as the two leaders met on Tuesday morning.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The 49ers had pulled within 23-15 just before the fourth quarter, compliments of Jones’ 2-yard touchdown missile to Tonges and 2-point conversion toss to Demarcus Robinson.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Someone keeps calling her on the landline and leaving voice messages and texting her mobile phone—bits of song lyrics, compliments, and emoticons.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
This comforting combination of mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, and hopefully a thick layer of pillowy soft marshmallows compliments almost any holiday meal.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
On the drive to the fields, Jenn Pedranti compliments Shannon on the fulsome abundance of her bust today.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Miller isn’t the only one tossing compliments Kalkbrenner’s way, either.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The pigment is creamy, lasts forever, and compliments an eye-liner wing or moody eye shadow.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
When Ashley’s name comes up, Rachel compliments Ashley on using her as a shield, while Will says Ash joined a solid alliance that protected her throughout the game.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
The smokiness compliments the meal very well.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
That's a statement that also indirectly compliments the director for pulling off the miracle.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Buy yarn or string in a color that matches or compliments the rest of your tablescape.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
But the compliments stopped there.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
As the women trickle in one by one from the upstairs of the London West Hollywood for the shoot in the hotel’s ballroom, they are each met with hugs and compliments from the ladies who arrived before them.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The compliments started as soon as the two leaders met on Tuesday morning.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The 49ers had pulled within 23-15 just before the fourth quarter, compliments of Jones’ 2-yard touchdown missile to Tonges and 2-point conversion toss to Demarcus Robinson.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Someone keeps calling her on the landline and leaving voice messages and texting her mobile phone—bits of song lyrics, compliments, and emoticons.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
This comforting combination of mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, and hopefully a thick layer of pillowy soft marshmallows compliments almost any holiday meal.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
The savory crust perfect compliments the sweet inside so the treat has the perfect balance.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
On the drive to the fields, Jenn Pedranti compliments Shannon on the fulsome abundance of her bust today.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Miller isn’t the only one tossing compliments Kalkbrenner’s way, either.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The pigment is creamy, lasts forever, and compliments an eye-liner wing or moody eye shadow.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
When Ashley’s name comes up, Rachel compliments Ashley on using her as a shield, while Will says Ash joined a solid alliance that protected her throughout the game.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
The smokiness compliments the meal very well.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
That's a statement that also indirectly compliments the director for pulling off the miracle.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliments
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At the tip meeting, Sandy congratulates the interior team and, in so many gentle words, tells the deck team to do better.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes congratulates players after a first half scoring drive against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field on September 6, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taiwan, likely owing to its precarious geopolitical position, was especially active in these regards.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The tariffs case in most respects appears to be an instance in which the conservative Justices would favor limiting executive power, but the idea that foreign affairs and emergencies are different may muddy that conclusion.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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Family, former co-stars, and sometimes both are paying their respects to the late Diane Ladd.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Asked for just a few nice lines about the director for IndieWire, OutFest Next’s top trio of tastemakers — Sheryl Santacruz, Daniel Cooke, and Gabi Grossman, all familiar festival circuit faces with real warmth behind them — sent an effervescent text wall of sincere and complex praise via email.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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Having publicly criticized Davie several times over the summer amid a number of other scandals, Nandy was full of praise for Davie and Turness this time around.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Compliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliments. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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