1
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark
a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously
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2
as in congratulations
compliments plural
best wishes
please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
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as in to congratulate
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
complimented her on her election victory
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Recent Examples of compliment
Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Celebrities on the publicity circuit who are accustomed to the usual techniques and tricks of interviewers—softball questions, fawning compliments—find themselves in a different and disconcerting dynamic.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Standing outside the media room, holding grandson Kylen, Sampson complimented the job Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd has done in four seasons.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Giving compliments often and really laughing at others’ jokes can bring some joy and excitement to the interaction.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Celebrities on the publicity circuit who are accustomed to the usual techniques and tricks of interviewers—softball questions, fawning compliments—find themselves in a different and disconcerting dynamic.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Less than three miles up the road, Litchfield Beach compliments the old-world charm of Pawleys Island with modern comforts.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Standing outside the media room, holding grandson Kylen, Sampson complimented the job Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd has done in four seasons.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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Kylie Jenner continues to pay tribute to her friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hackman was recognized for his Oscar-winning performance in the film by actor Viola Davis, who paid tribute to the legendary actor after his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Stafford walked up to the podium, congratulated the team on its season and expressed his sympathy to those families in attendance who had been impacted by the Eaton fire that roared through Pasadena in January.—
Adam Grosbard,
Orange County Register,
5 Mar. 2025
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Knight’s sympathetic response is interrupted when Rhonda (Kathy Searle), Briarwood's exuberant security guard, rolls up in her golf cart to congratulate the pair on getting back together.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Each of the seven former employees interviewed for this article had received commendations, cash awards or multiple positive reviews yet were told they were being let go because of poor performance.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a picture of him with Senator Bernie Sanders taken on the steps of the Vermont state capitol; a letter from former Senator Patrick Leahy; a commendation from former Governor Peter Shumlin.—
Alana Semuels/Waitsfield,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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The film’s non-linear narrative has drawn praise from critics in Spain and abroad.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Karla Sofía Gascón is singing Conan O'Brien's praises after his Oscars 2025 hosting gig.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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