as in commended
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the award
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Recent Examples of congratulated
Owens was begrudgingly congratulated by Hitler, but neither he nor the other Black medalists were ever even acknowledged by Roosevelt, who had also refused to endorse a boycott of the Games—an effort led by Black and Jewish organizations that opposed both Nazism and American segregation.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Many celebrity friends congratulated Carlson in the comments section.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Riquelme congratulated Pérez and accepted the result.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
While many congratulated the ACM Entertainer of the Year winner, others criticized the hunt and questioned the ethics of killing a grizzly bear.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries is congratulated by Veronica Burton #22 after Thornton made a three-point shot against the Portland Fire in the second half during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game at Chase Center on June 2, 2026 in San Francisco.
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CBS News,
3 June 2026
Hurts did not change his description of their relationship when asked about it in his first news conference of the offseason and congratulated Brown on his wedding.
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Chad Graff,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Point Loma High School congratulated its 2026 graduating class with the traditional commencement ceremony May 28 at Pete Ross Stadium on campus.
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Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
According to Badham, Stigwood learned Avildsen had just received an Oscar nomination for Rocky, congratulated him warmly, then informed him he was fired.
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Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Many celebrity friends congratulated Carlson in the comments section.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Riquelme congratulated Pérez and accepted the result.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
While many congratulated the ACM Entertainer of the Year winner, others criticized the hunt and questioned the ethics of killing a grizzly bear.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries is congratulated by Veronica Burton #22 after Thornton made a three-point shot against the Portland Fire in the second half during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game at Chase Center on June 2, 2026 in San Francisco.
—
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Hurts did not change his description of their relationship when asked about it in his first news conference of the offseason and congratulated Brown on his wedding.
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Chad Graff,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Point Loma High School congratulated its 2026 graduating class with the traditional commencement ceremony May 28 at Pete Ross Stadium on campus.
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Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
According to Badham, Stigwood learned Avildsen had just received an Oscar nomination for Rocky, congratulated him warmly, then informed him he was fired.
—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
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In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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Nakase commended her along with Zandalasini and Williams for maximizing their minutes in the last few weeks.
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Though slightly loose, the fabric hugged Gray’s frame.
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While Banda was catching up with them, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts walked up from behind and hugged the reliever.
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In the press box, members of the Ecuadorian media cheered.
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As Norton and Pitt cheered them on, the USMNT ultimately lost 3-2 to Turkey following a last-minute goal from Kaan Ayhan.
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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Nakase said the 20-year-old Lithuanian has been adjusting to the role change well and complimented her for learning on the fly.
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Riemenschneider complimented the cleanliness and the family’s passion, Unlu said.
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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“Congratulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulated. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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