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
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
But that's also a compliment in Hollywood, to always be asked to play younger.
—H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Chris Haslam, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2025
As Keith disembarks, Glenn compliments him for operating above his level (unlike Gary).
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
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Noun
That’s a compliment — even if the year concluded with the bust.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
But that's also a compliment in Hollywood, to always be asked to play younger.
—H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
The khaki-adjacent bronze color compliments nearly any color of top.
—Chris Haslam, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2025
As Keith disembarks, Glenn compliments him for operating above his level (unlike Gary).
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
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Korean celebrities paid tribute to Kim following the news of her death.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Adam Sandler's '50 years' performance Elsewhere, Adam Sandler paid tribute to the show's many memories and team members, including its hard-working crew.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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From one Canadian to another, and one 6-foot-6, 220-pound statue to another, Pronger congratulated Parayko on his gold medal at the 4 Nations Face-Off.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Jonathan Van Ness made one lucky fan smile after congratulating her on her engagement to her girlfriend after her parents didn't.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pino’s supervisors filed 30 commendations for perseverance, investigative skills, professionalism, reduction of crime, dedication to duty and team spirit.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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While many TikTok-viral fragrances fade into obscurity, Golden Rule has maintained its momentum through genuine word-of-mouth praise.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the effect is that praise loses its meaning, and criticism gets diluted to the point of uselessness.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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