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
When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
At the end of August, the All The Queen’s Men actress congratulated her man on his new law office in a warm and lengthy post on Instagram.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
After Cena's win, the artists congratulated the WWE star, as seen in video shared online.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But after Trump congratulated the pop star on her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce at a Cabinet meeting Vance also wished the pair well.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes is congratulated by Mercedes CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 13, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Blake Lively reportedly hasn’t congratulated her former BFF Taylor Swift on her engagement to Travis Kelce.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Jason Kelce congratulated Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on their engagement in the introduction of their most recent podcast episode, released Wednesday.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump congratulated the company in a social media post later Tuesday evening after the announcement that the original logo would remain.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
At the end of August, the All The Queen’s Men actress congratulated her man on his new law office in a warm and lengthy post on Instagram.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
After Cena's win, the artists congratulated the WWE star, as seen in video shared online.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But after Trump congratulated the pop star on her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce at a Cabinet meeting Vance also wished the pair well.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes is congratulated by Mercedes CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 13, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Blake Lively reportedly hasn’t congratulated her former BFF Taylor Swift on her engagement to Travis Kelce.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Jason Kelce congratulated Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on their engagement in the introduction of their most recent podcast episode, released Wednesday.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump congratulated the company in a social media post later Tuesday evening after the announcement that the original logo would remain.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
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In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Henneberry commended both the Haberman family and the community for finding a bright light and taking something that is terrible and making something that is beautiful.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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During the ovation, Benny Safdie — the film’s director — hugged both his stars and joined Johnson in shedding tears of joy as the clapping continued.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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In July, they were spotted on a date night in Lake Como, Italy, with Amal sporting a sparkly one-shoulder dress that hugged her figure with matching strappy heels, while the actor wore a dapper navy blue suit jacket and matching trousers.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The spot welcomes long time fans who cheered for Packer greats such as Bart Starr, Sterling Sharpe, Donald Driver, Reggie White, Charles Woodson, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Her brother, Chris Candy, adds fans of their father cheered a working class hero that stayed true to himself in Hollywood.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nadler, the long-serving congressman, praised his former aide and state assemblyman Micah Lasher but stopped short of supporting him.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many internet users have praised Morrison and her team for saving Maple's life and those of her puppies too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous 18 editions, but with a deep navy-blue label complimented by gold accents.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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McKinnon, who raps under the name NBATAE, even received a call from NBA YoungBoy himself, who complimented him on his rap name while giving him words of encouragement and support.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Reactions From Local Lawmakers While some lawmakers applauded the change, there were still criticisms.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Chinese social media, users applauded the impressive hardware and discipline of the PLA – and drew comparisons to Trump’s military parade held in Washington in June.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Congratulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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