as in to commend
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 congratulate
Catcher Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox congratulates Aroldis Chapman #44 after their 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on July 13, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Instead, coaches are gently correcting or congratulating Ewers.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
According to Fanning, Banks also congratulated her on being cast in the role.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Instead, coaches are gently correcting or congratulating Ewers.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
According to Fanning, Banks also congratulated her on being cast in the role.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
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An attendee commended those who put the show together.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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That same year, he was commended for his involvement in four arrests made by the burglary team.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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When the bonds of Vernon and Devaughn were lowered, some cheered and clapped.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Kerry Pennell, who ordered yard signs for the campaign opposing the Mooresville project, cheered Wednesday’s withdrawal.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Great River Road hugs the Mississippi River with picturesque landscapes perfect for stops and photo ops.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Easily the most expensive British automobiles of the era, the coupe and convertible models were christened Corniche in 1971 as a nod to the roads hugging the French Cote d’Azur.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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The release of the film on PVOD compliments the release of Gunn’s Peacemaker Season 2, which debuted with Episode 1 on HBO Max on Thursday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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It's used as a term of praise to compliment someone's appearance or performance. Sus (adjective): Short for suspicious, something or someone questionable.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Another was praised for being someone who supervisors trusted.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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But just a couple of decades ago, wine (especially red wine) was praised for its positive health benefits, even on 60-Minutes, with their famous ‘French Paradox’ show.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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