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
Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The same could be said of the majority of style choices — and yes, that is a compliment.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
The Vikings’ defensive staff privately complimented Goff’s 22-of-25, 280-yard and two-touchdown performance afterward.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Topping the leaderboard of bestsellers were fashion and beauty staples to ward off dropping temperatures and humidity, alongside thoughtful gifts that definitely earned some major compliments (and will not be collecting dust in your giftee’s storage cabinet).
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The same could be said of the majority of style choices — and yes, that is a compliment.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
While ratings have not yet been released, critics and fans complimented Glaser’s roasting skills and quippy jokes throughout the night.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
The Vikings’ defensive staff privately complimented Goff’s 22-of-25, 280-yard and two-touchdown performance afterward.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
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Earlier this month, the Italian brand celebrated the Chinese New Year with a new campaign featuring global brand ambassadors Ni Ni and Xiao Zhan, paying tribute to family, tradition and the symbolic renewal of the Year of the Snake.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Subtle nude tones throughout the space pay tribute to the designer’s signature color palette, adding a touch of his timeless elegance to the experience.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Fans took to the comment section to congratulate Oleksy and her husband.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Immediately after his victory, many tech leaders publicly congratulated Trump and started making moves to win his favor, including schmoozing with the incoming president at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and making donations to his inauguration committee.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
19 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
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Catch up quick: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022 and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
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Chalamet’s performance also earned praise from Dylan himself.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to their hands-free, pickpocket-deterring design, belt bags have earned high praise from Travel + Leisure editors, who rarely travel without one on their hip.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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