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
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
This shirt earned more compliments than anything else in the test thanks to its loud, playful print.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Aunt Fely, with her compliments and her contrived umbrage at the theatricality of my sartorial gesture, was only a minute away.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Replace your favorite slides with these and watch the compliments roll in.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Style them with scarf tops, baby tees, or a cropped cardigan, and be prepared to receive compliments.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Genuine compliments move work forward with steady grace.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in their Hawaiian thrones mostly doling out compliments.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 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
Lead Bartender Breann Anzar has created an impressive cocktail program that compliments Chef Lindsey’s exquisite menu.
—David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The trick is to choose a nude shade that compliments your skin tone and apply a top coat so glossy and reflective your nails almost appear see-through.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
Wishing you all a weekend of sweet obsessions, sour peps, and accepted compliments.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
This shirt earned more compliments than anything else in the test thanks to its loud, playful print.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Aunt Fely, with her compliments and her contrived umbrage at the theatricality of my sartorial gesture, was only a minute away.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Replace your favorite slides with these and watch the compliments roll in.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Style them with scarf tops, baby tees, or a cropped cardigan, and be prepared to receive compliments.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Genuine compliments move work forward with steady grace.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in their Hawaiian thrones mostly doling out compliments.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ben is a good sport and even compliments her kissing.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 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
Lead Bartender Breann Anzar has created an impressive cocktail program that compliments Chef Lindsey’s exquisite menu.
—David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The trick is to choose a nude shade that compliments your skin tone and apply a top coat so glossy and reflective your nails almost appear see-through.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliments
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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
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But then the public address announcer congratulates Charlisse Leger-Walker for her four All-Pac-12 honors and her conference title with Washington State (which came at UCLA’s expense), and the whole ceremony starts to make less sense.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is in regards to Illinois drivers being blindsided by insurance rate increases.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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That calculus is more pointed with regards to live video highlights, which often go viral on social media via accounts that are not direct partners of the governing body.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Transcription’s third section, in certain respects a distorted mirror of the first, is somehow even more about dads and Apple products.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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In some respects, Project Hail Mary — about an astronaut (Ryan Gosling) who befriends an alien in an effort to save both their planets from a solar catastrophe — is a rather traditional, feel-good hero’s tale.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s high praise from one who has coached four Hall of Famers and several more who are destined to be so, but this team broke an eight-year championship drought last season and, despite the loss of superstar Paige Bueckers, didn’t skip a beat this year.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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