as in cheering
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 congratulating
Sometimes, the crowd at a nearby ballpark will issue a rousing cheer – as if congratulating you on a hike well done.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Al-Sudani issued a statement congratulating al-Zaidi.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Jerry Jones quickly recovered and told a story about Clinton after congratulating him on a recent Forbes article that highlighted his accomplishments.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Donovan’s graceful step aside reminded me of how Boylen made the team’s media relations staff send out a press release congratulating the Reinsdorfs on the hire of Karnišovas.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Please join us in congratulating Christine on this exciting next chapter.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Tarlov’s friend, fellow Fox News commentator Guy Benson, shared a photo of Tarlov and McKenna’s wedding on X, congratulating the duo.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Isaacman closed by congratulating the crew and the entire NASA team, along with the agency's international and commercial partners.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, a proud UCLA alum, recorded a video congratulating the team on its title win from one champion to another.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Al-Sudani issued a statement congratulating al-Zaidi.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Jerry Jones quickly recovered and told a story about Clinton after congratulating him on a recent Forbes article that highlighted his accomplishments.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Donovan’s graceful step aside reminded me of how Boylen made the team’s media relations staff send out a press release congratulating the Reinsdorfs on the hire of Karnišovas.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Please join us in congratulating Christine on this exciting next chapter.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Tarlov’s friend, fellow Fox News commentator Guy Benson, shared a photo of Tarlov and McKenna’s wedding on X, congratulating the duo.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Isaacman closed by congratulating the crew and the entire NASA team, along with the agency's international and commercial partners.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, a proud UCLA alum, recorded a video congratulating the team on its title win from one champion to another.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulating
Verb
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In one of those videos, two drivers are seen doing burnouts and donuts in the middle of an intersection with a large crowd watching and cheering.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Hearing their stories, cheering for them.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pair posed on the electric blue carpet, hugging and embracing for the cameras.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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For background, photos showed Russini and Vrabel hugging and holding hands at a private resort in Arizona last month.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The president has surely been pleased that a friendly new Post opinion page has written columns so regularly praising his foreign policy acumen, and supporters of Ukraine may also be grateful.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Franklin’s post, which included a time lapse of her artistic process, accrued hundreds of comments praising her work as well as the film’s decision to hire a human artist for the project.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The president reacted to the news this week by simultaneously complimenting and insulting the outgoing executive.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Danielson remembers Lind, an affable old mariner then in his seventies, complimenting them on their docking skills, and introducing himself as the owner of the Robert Gray, a 125-foot Army Corps of Engineers research vessel built in 1936.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was given a standing ovation and responded by applauding all four sides of the stadium.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The audience responded by applauding.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Congratulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulating. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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