congratulation
noun
con·grat·u·la·tion
kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən 
-ˌgra-jə-
1
: a congratulatory expression
—usually used in plural
Congratulations on your promotion.
2
: the act of congratulating
Synonyms of congratulation
Examples of congratulation in a Sentence
Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected.
Please send her my congratulations.
I sent her a letter of congratulations.
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Across the state line, Kansas assistant head coach and running backs coach Jonathan Wallace gave his own heartfelt congratulations to Malzahn.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2026
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In the first period, the Sabres showed a brief message of congratulations to Josh Doan for signing a seven-year contract extension last week while the team was on the road.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2026
What a feat — congratulations again to All About Eve!
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
In the first period, the Sabres showed a brief message of congratulations to Josh Doan for signing a seven-year contract extension last week while the team was on the road.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
That said, congratulations are well deserved for Charley Crockett, Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson, Margo Price, and Zach Top.
—Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for congratulation
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“Congratulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congratulation. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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congratulation
noun
con·grat·u·la·tion
kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of congratulating
2
: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune
—usually used in plural
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