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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Among the most notable figures publicly offering congratulations were former President Hassan Rouhani and Ali Larijani, both members of influential political families within the regime.
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—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Adebayo then made his way over to Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and chief executive offer Nick Arison for congratulations before sharing the moment with his mom, girlfriend and inner circle.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Among the most notable figures publicly offering congratulations were former President Hassan Rouhani and Ali Larijani, both members of influential political families within the regime.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
So congratulations to your family.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 10 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 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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