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
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
Consider what compliments your sense of stability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The exhibition compliments the garden's live music series, which kicks off in early 2025 with the Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Their eyes meet, Carol compliments her little Santa hat, and just like that, their hearts are off to the races.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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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
Consider what compliments your sense of stability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The exhibition compliments the garden's live music series, which kicks off in early 2025 with the Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Their eyes meet, Carol compliments her little Santa hat, and just like that, their hearts are off to the races.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Compliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliments. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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