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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Jon Bon Jovi, who collaborated with the musician on his 2006 solo album, Overnight Sensational, paid tribute to Moore on Facebook.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Following the death of Sam Moore, many of the artists inspired by the Sam and Dave singer turned to social media to pay tribute to the soul legend.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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Vance shook the hands of Republicans congratulating him, with some members stopping him for photos.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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One notable reaction however was from Strong’s Armageddon Time co-star Hathaway who took to Instagram to joke about Strong’s look while congratulating him on his nomination.Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 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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Experiment with different feedback styles, like balancing praise with constructive input.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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El Camino Real goalkeeper Anthony Salmeron received special praise from coach Ian Kogan.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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