as in congratulations
best wishes
please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
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as in congratulates
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
Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But in the extreme, self-deprecating reactions to compliments can prevent you from seeing the truth about yourself and your capabilities.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Your social life is getting an electric boost, revealing everything from unexpected news to a surprising influx of community affairs, compliments of Uranus.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Everything from your spending habits to your recent investments is up for review, compliments of savvy Mercury in Virgo.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Expect compliments, opportunities to shine, and maybe even some bold romantic gestures.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
These 100 percent linen pants from Lands’ End come in a beachy, soft blue stripe pattern that will undoubtedly earn you plenty of compliments on your travels.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Just as important for getting along with others is the ability to give compliments.
—Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
That's a statement that also indirectly compliments the director for pulling off the miracle.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Swift sits next to Kelce and compliments his light blue sweater.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
The mouthwatering taste of the onion bun compliments the flavorful turkey ham and pastrami.
—Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Choose an organizer that compliments your interior style—the rattan piece shown here definitely adds style to this bathroom.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Vaughan, who has plans to attend dental school, said the coursework compliments what she has been taught at home.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
Monologue Rock compliments Lorne Michaels on 25 great seasons of SNL!
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The sleek look of this candle truly compliments any modern living space, home gym, or zen den.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
That tension—the desire to be recognized and the discomfort in handing out compliments—was brought to life in a now-famous social experiment.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But in the extreme, self-deprecating reactions to compliments can prevent you from seeing the truth about yourself and your capabilities.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Your social life is getting an electric boost, revealing everything from unexpected news to a surprising influx of community affairs, compliments of Uranus.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Everything from your spending habits to your recent investments is up for review, compliments of savvy Mercury in Virgo.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Expect compliments, opportunities to shine, and maybe even some bold romantic gestures.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
These 100 percent linen pants from Lands’ End come in a beachy, soft blue stripe pattern that will undoubtedly earn you plenty of compliments on your travels.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Just as important for getting along with others is the ability to give compliments.
—Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The smokiness compliments the meal very well.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
That's a statement that also indirectly compliments the director for pulling off the miracle.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Swift sits next to Kelce and compliments his light blue sweater.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
The mouthwatering taste of the onion bun compliments the flavorful turkey ham and pastrami.
—Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Choose an organizer that compliments your interior style—the rattan piece shown here definitely adds style to this bathroom.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Vaughan, who has plans to attend dental school, said the coursework compliments what she has been taught at home.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
Monologue Rock compliments Lorne Michaels on 25 great seasons of SNL!
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The sleek look of this candle truly compliments any modern living space, home gym, or zen den.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliments
Noun
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The White House echoed that argument in regards to this week’s strike.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crown Point resident Susan McKendry, during the public hearing portion of the annexation request, asked about how the new business park would be serviced in regards to utilities.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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In many respects, the 2023 Caquetá Cessna Stationair crash feels like a story tailor-made for a National Geographic documentary.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2025
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In many respects, the arguments for that back up those expectations.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The praise makes Goldenberg uncomfortable.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Compliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliments. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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