as in congratulations
best wishes
please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
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as in congratulates
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 compliments
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Comparisons to Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy, the 1984 Supergirl, and even recent Superman adaptations are used as measuring sticks rather than compliments.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
No pair in my closet receives more compliments or more recommendations from me than the Vivaia Yanka Sneakerina Ballet Flats.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
In this Fire sign, Venus wants the grand gestures and all the compliments.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The pattern in person is such an amazing statement piece and constantly receives compliments.
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Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Ruud van Nistelrooy keeps a close eye on the internationals, who eventually receive compliments.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The report compliments the department for its training on policies regarding use of force, accountability and officer conduct.
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Choose an organizer that compliments your interior style—the rattan piece shown here definitely adds style to this bathroom.
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Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
This approach compliments the story.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Creepy compliments his acrid smell with an air of invincibility.
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Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
My mom is the kind of person who constantly receives compliments from strangers.
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Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Comparisons to Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy, the 1984 Supergirl, and even recent Superman adaptations are used as measuring sticks rather than compliments.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
No pair in my closet receives more compliments or more recommendations from me than the Vivaia Yanka Sneakerina Ballet Flats.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
In this Fire sign, Venus wants the grand gestures and all the compliments.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The pattern in person is such an amazing statement piece and constantly receives compliments.
—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Ruud van Nistelrooy keeps a close eye on the internationals, who eventually receive compliments.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Verb
Each brings something different to the table and compliments the other by filling in for the other's weaknesses.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The report compliments the department for its training on policies regarding use of force, accountability and officer conduct.
—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Choose an organizer that compliments your interior style—the rattan piece shown here definitely adds style to this bathroom.
—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
This approach compliments the story.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Creepy compliments his acrid smell with an air of invincibility.
—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliments
Noun
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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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As Ospreay walks away, Kenny Omega congratulates him on his performance at Forbidden Door.
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This logic would not have barred any of the Jim Crow voting devices that the Roberts Court frequently congratulates itself and the nation for overcoming.
Noun
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Local and foreign officials walk past Khamenei's coffin after paying their respects.
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Bridget Doherty was among those who came to pay her respects.
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.
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His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.
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This comes as the ex-Apprentice host on July 3 tossed some praise Clinton’s way in a book reading event with Second Lady Usha Vance on the latter’s podcast.
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“Compliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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