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, 17 Apr. 2026
As is becoming usual, particularly in blowouts where the Rapids have come out the victor, coach Matt Wells pointed out areas for improvement between slices of compliments.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
These are the types of compliments that sustain a bid for contribution, especially this deep into the spring.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
That also the highest compliments.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Having strong, natural nails means getting both regular compliments and questions on my secret from friends who struggle with dry, brittle nails.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
The Australian brand posted photos of Macpherson from the campaign on Instagram, and fans were quick to flood the comments section with compliments for the star.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
My two favorite perfume oils in rotation are Nemat’s Egyptian Musk and Cyklar’s Vanilla Verve—both of which collect me a plethora of compliments.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Reviewers, who cite receiving frequent compliments when sporting the style, say the shoes have ample arch support and are easy to put on.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Awkwardly, the first joke Val compliments them on turns out to have been written by Al, short for Al Assist.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
After the reception, fueled by joints and beers and many glasses of Irish whisky, the two strangers stay up late into the night trading stories about their lives, advice about each other’s work, compliments about each other’s talent.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Palkhiwala compliments me on my watch, which only does one thing.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
At times the president either compliments the serial killer or compares Lecter’s time in an asylum to that of immigrants seeking asylum — though the constant references to Hannibal the Cannibal might fall into comparison given the president’s own rather carnivorous-leaning diet.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Inside, the modern look compliments perfectly.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
In his own confessional interview, Jordan compliments Kirk’s appearance.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
As is becoming usual, particularly in blowouts where the Rapids have come out the victor, coach Matt Wells pointed out areas for improvement between slices of compliments.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
These are the types of compliments that sustain a bid for contribution, especially this deep into the spring.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
That also the highest compliments.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Having strong, natural nails means getting both regular compliments and questions on my secret from friends who struggle with dry, brittle nails.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
The Australian brand posted photos of Macpherson from the campaign on Instagram, and fans were quick to flood the comments section with compliments for the star.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
My two favorite perfume oils in rotation are Nemat’s Egyptian Musk and Cyklar’s Vanilla Verve—both of which collect me a plethora of compliments.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Reviewers, who cite receiving frequent compliments when sporting the style, say the shoes have ample arch support and are easy to put on.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Thyme naturally has a lemony undertone that compliments the fresh lemon in these shortbread cookies perfectly.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Awkwardly, the first joke Val compliments them on turns out to have been written by Al, short for Al Assist.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
After the reception, fueled by joints and beers and many glasses of Irish whisky, the two strangers stay up late into the night trading stories about their lives, advice about each other’s work, compliments about each other’s talent.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Palkhiwala compliments me on my watch, which only does one thing.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
At times the president either compliments the serial killer or compares Lecter’s time in an asylum to that of immigrants seeking asylum — though the constant references to Hannibal the Cannibal might fall into comparison given the president’s own rather carnivorous-leaning diet.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Inside, the modern look compliments perfectly.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
In his own confessional interview, Jordan compliments Kirk’s appearance.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliments
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Lala brings Janet over, Janet congratulates Nia on the baby, and tells her that if there’s anything she’d like to say or get off her chest, Janet will listen.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tiafoe has been one of Baptiste’s biggest fans and congratulates her often on social media.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, the Village of Skokie posted a statement to their website in regards to the two youth altercations, stating that officials were made aware of the two separate incidents by Skokie Police and the Skokie Park District.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Warsh said the Fed had become too transparent in some respects.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Multiple Hollywood figures turned out to pay their respects.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And some of their contemporaries led the way in the online onset of praise for their honesty and perseverance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Phillip – the only Black woman to helm a primetime news program in the most coveted block of news programming – garners praise for keeping her cool as host amid the show's heated hour-long runtime.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Compliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliments. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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