as in congratulations
best wishes
please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
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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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Doug is convinced the compliments were the perfect medicine.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 May 2026
My latest obsession is the Jasmine Damask Rose Candle from Flamingo Estate, which is a luxurious home must-have that keeps my space smelling wonderful and gets constant compliments from guests.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Serve it at your next potluck, barbecue, or gameday watch party, and wait for the compliments to roll in.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Salon embraces that motif, with an asymmetrical, curving silhouette that's sure to get plenty of compliments.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Both American and Brazilian volleyball players — a nod to the fact that Vivian’s mom, Gisele Bündchen, is Brazilian — showed up with offers and compliments.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 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
Awkwardly, the first joke Val compliments them on turns out to have been written by Al, short for Al Assist.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
After the reception, fueled by joints and beers and many glasses of Irish whisky, the two strangers stay up late into the night trading stories about their lives, advice about each other’s work, compliments about each other’s talent.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Palkhiwala compliments me on my watch, which only does one thing.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
At times the president either compliments the serial killer or compares Lecter’s time in an asylum to that of immigrants seeking asylum — though the constant references to Hannibal the Cannibal might fall into comparison given the president’s own rather carnivorous-leaning diet.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Inside, the modern look compliments perfectly.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The result is a capsule wardrobe that feels effortless, practical, and stylish enough to earn compliments abroad without overpacking.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Doug is convinced the compliments were the perfect medicine.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 May 2026
My latest obsession is the Jasmine Damask Rose Candle from Flamingo Estate, which is a luxurious home must-have that keeps my space smelling wonderful and gets constant compliments from guests.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Serve it at your next potluck, barbecue, or gameday watch party, and wait for the compliments to roll in.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Salon embraces that motif, with an asymmetrical, curving silhouette that's sure to get plenty of compliments.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Both American and Brazilian volleyball players — a nod to the fact that Vivian’s mom, Gisele Bündchen, is Brazilian — showed up with offers and compliments.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Thyme naturally has a lemony undertone that compliments the fresh lemon in these shortbread cookies perfectly.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 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
Awkwardly, the first joke Val compliments them on turns out to have been written by Al, short for Al Assist.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
After the reception, fueled by joints and beers and many glasses of Irish whisky, the two strangers stay up late into the night trading stories about their lives, advice about each other’s work, compliments about each other’s talent.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Palkhiwala compliments me on my watch, which only does one thing.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
At times the president either compliments the serial killer or compares Lecter’s time in an asylum to that of immigrants seeking asylum — though the constant references to Hannibal the Cannibal might fall into comparison given the president’s own rather carnivorous-leaning diet.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Inside, the modern look compliments perfectly.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliments
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Don congratulates the rest of the team and continues to work, while Kate, Bailey and Erin celebrate with drinks together.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Occasionally, bottles of water and loaves of bread are distributed, and Lydia congratulates herself for having the discipline to make her slice last.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oddly, or not, 2025 is the year that appears to contain many of the payouts by the estate in regards to the Michael movie and costly reshoots.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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That gives me significant working knowledge and expertise with regards to public finance and most governmental operations and budgets.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Dita Von Teese and James King also came to pay their respects, as did longtime Almodóvar collaborator Rossy de Palma.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Baker Tilly, former Moss Adams, LLP, completed this audit and presented its findings at the 04/22/2026 MBCOC meeting, indicating its conclusion that VTA complied, in all material respects, with the requirements for the 2016 Measure B Program as defined in the ballot.—
Phan Khang,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The praise from the internet was nice.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some policies were met with praise In some areas, business priorities did manage to win passage in the legislature this year.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Compliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliments. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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