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
The president even congratulated him following the June 3 opening of his restaurant The Detroit Cowboy in Nashville.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Several Love Is Blind and Perfect Match alums congratulated the couple in the comments section.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Brett Favre took to social media on X and congratulated Love on his performance.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez congratulated investigators on Sunday.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
Markle publicly congratulated the couple and liked Swift’s Instagram announcement of her engagement to Kelce.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
The president congratulated the executive for securing a favorable ruling after the Department of Justice decided against a market cap following allegations that the holding company was engaged in a monopoly.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 21 Oct. 2025
West, in an interview, congratulated Dokes on her decision to run and welcomed her to the race.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
The Democratic National Committee congratulated Mamdani on his win but is hardly sending resources to a race that has drawn annoyance from the typical raft of consultants still trying to figure out what, exactly, the party can sell in the next cycle.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Several Love Is Blind and Perfect Match alums congratulated the couple in the comments section.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Brett Favre took to social media on X and congratulated Love on his performance.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez congratulated investigators on Sunday.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
Markle publicly congratulated the couple and liked Swift’s Instagram announcement of her engagement to Kelce.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
The president congratulated the executive for securing a favorable ruling after the Department of Justice decided against a market cap following allegations that the holding company was engaged in a monopoly.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 21 Oct. 2025
West, in an interview, congratulated Dokes on her decision to run and welcomed her to the race.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
The Democratic National Committee congratulated Mamdani on his win but is hardly sending resources to a race that has drawn annoyance from the typical raft of consultants still trying to figure out what, exactly, the party can sell in the next cycle.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
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In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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After it was read, Dunn hugged his lawyers in the courtroom.—
Stephen Sorace , Louis Casiano , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kinloch offers advice, not concession to Sheffield After giving his speech, Kinloch shook hands, hugged and took photos with his supporters, who generally radiated smiles and continued dancing, despite his loss in the race.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The next morning, Burgher parents—oblivious to the fighting that had broken out in the capital—had lined the walkways and cheered as their children filed into schools with pencils and notebooks and tense faces, some bravely managing a smile, others rigid with fear.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the clip, which appeared to be filmed by someone in the stands at the horse show, Grace rode her horse across a field before jumping over a fence as the crowd clapped and cheered.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chu praised Kerstein, likening the art of editing each musical number to a different puzzle.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the past, Sheridan has complimented the way PBR has marketed its sport, hoping to do the same for horse events.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Participants at the panel applauded the program but said a few adjustments would give major studios more confidence in utilizing it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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