as in commended
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 congratulated
But Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Sunni groups that Iran supports, congratulated the Syrian rebels of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist group, on their victory over Assad.
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Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Short, who last appeared on SNL in April when Kristen Wiig received her jacket, was soon congratulated by Wiig herself, along with Tina Fey, Baldwin and Scarlett Johansson.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Alec Baldwin and Adrienne Warren congratulated McDonald as the champagne flowed and the dancefloor crowded; a big, sparkling Broadway night in celebration of an unforgettable performance.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Many celebrities congratulated the couple on social media.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
While Gastineau congratulated Strahan on the field after his record-breaking sack, Gastineau went on to share his opinion on what happened during that moment, which seemingly overshadowed Strahan's career highlight.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift congratulated Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco‘s engagement in the most adorable way possible.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
Murphy also congratulated Kim for making history as the state’s first Asian American senator and the first Korean American elected to the Senate in the country.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Short, who last appeared on SNL in April when Kristen Wiig received her jacket, was soon congratulated by Wiig herself, along with Tina Fey, Baldwin and Scarlett Johansson.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Alec Baldwin and Adrienne Warren congratulated McDonald as the champagne flowed and the dancefloor crowded; a big, sparkling Broadway night in celebration of an unforgettable performance.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Many celebrities congratulated the couple on social media.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
While Gastineau congratulated Strahan on the field after his record-breaking sack, Gastineau went on to share his opinion on what happened during that moment, which seemingly overshadowed Strahan's career highlight.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift congratulated Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco‘s engagement in the most adorable way possible.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
Murphy also congratulated Kim for making history as the state’s first Asian American senator and the first Korean American elected to the Senate in the country.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
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After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
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Others complimented the easy assembly and sturdy structure.Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hawaii Honolulu City Lights is a month-long event within this city, and it is complimented by holiday trees and other decorations and special night themes.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Family members applauded and cheered, celebrating both his academic achievement and his birthday in unison.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile Clarksville was applauded for its offerings for tourists and locals alike while making room for new businesses like hotels and restaurants.Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Congratulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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