as in to commend
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the award
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Recent Examples of congratulate
In 2022, Nelson congratulated her son on X (formerly Twitter) for his 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
One of the most recent public interactions was back in 2022 when Nelson congratulated her son for his induction into the Hall Of Fame.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Many Instagram users congratulated the couple, while other fellow moms shared stories of being pregnant at their weddings.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
As Big Tech leaders — many of whom sought to curry favor by congratulating Trump as soon as the election result was called — now await inauguration day, here are five of the biggest questions about the president-elect’s potential impact on the tech industry:
Will TikTok be banned?
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
One of the most recent public interactions was back in 2022 when Nelson congratulated her son for his induction into the Hall Of Fame.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Many Instagram users congratulated the couple, while other fellow moms shared stories of being pregnant at their weddings.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
As Big Tech leaders — many of whom sought to curry favor by congratulating Trump as soon as the election result was called — now await inauguration day, here are five of the biggest questions about the president-elect’s potential impact on the tech industry:
Will TikTok be banned?
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulate
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Jonathan Torres, public information officer for the L.A. County Fire, commended the swift and effective response of all involved, ensuring that the risks were mitigated effectively and efficiently.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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That's a great example of natural show evolution that worked and the producers deserve to be commended for it.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hemmed in by soldiers, a crowd has assembled in the courtyard of a grand building festooned with evil-looking red banners to cheer the arrival of Prescott, now an adult.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line Tech investors were cheering Wednesday as four of the seven megacap tech stocks closed at all-time highs, with Amazon, Meta, Tesla and Alphabet adding roughly $416 billion in market cap for the day.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the mother-son snap, Teigen can be seen holding and hugging Wren, who looks strikingly similar to Legend, 45.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The woman and her mother have it out, hug, and make up, so Frasier and his dad Martin try arguing like Jews.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sleek look of this candle truly compliments any modern living space, home gym, or zen den.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Rich caramelized onions are complimented by sherry vinegar, and then topped with bread and gooey cheese.Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, culture is boring and stale due to the algorithms calling the shots on what gets produced and praised—or so the critics say.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Congratulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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