as in commended
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the award
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Recent Examples of congratulated
The mood was celebratory, and Jassy congratulated employees on Zoox’s success to date, the person said.
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Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
At the end of August, the All The Queen’s Men actress congratulated her man on his new law office in a warm and lengthy post on Instagram.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
After Cena's win, the artists congratulated the WWE star, as seen in video shared online.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But after Trump congratulated the pop star on her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce at a Cabinet meeting Vance also wished the pair well.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes is congratulated by Mercedes CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 13, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Blake Lively reportedly hasn’t congratulated her former BFF Taylor Swift on her engagement to Travis Kelce.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Jason Kelce congratulated Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on their engagement in the introduction of their most recent podcast episode, released Wednesday.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
At the end of August, the All The Queen’s Men actress congratulated her man on his new law office in a warm and lengthy post on Instagram.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
After Cena's win, the artists congratulated the WWE star, as seen in video shared online.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But after Trump congratulated the pop star on her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce at a Cabinet meeting Vance also wished the pair well.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes is congratulated by Mercedes CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 13, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Blake Lively reportedly hasn’t congratulated her former BFF Taylor Swift on her engagement to Travis Kelce.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Jason Kelce congratulated Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on their engagement in the introduction of their most recent podcast episode, released Wednesday.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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Star player Moisés Caicedo hugged and kissed his mother on the side of the pitch just before kick-off.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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His son hugged him, and Frazier grumbled with his team about what might have been.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Adani had cheered that verdict as well.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Former Cincinnati Reds star Zack Cozart on Wednesday cheered Disney’s decision to yank comedian Jimmy Kimmel off the air after controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But while these shows have been praised for bringing awareness to the condition, women shouldn't learn about this common health problem from reality TV.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Derek praised the dance as impressive and said that Scott looked comfortable during the side-by-side sections.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall complimented the way Gotham played.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The president complimented him in kind.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Robby Soave delivers his radar on the reactions to Charlie Kirk's death and the push by conservatives to fire people who have spread misinformation about and applauded his death.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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