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
Speakers also thanked and congratulated their teams, including prosecutors, police officers, and social workers for helping keep children safe.
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Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
In a statement on Monday, Johnson congratulated King on landing the gig.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the remainder of her remarks, Takaichi congratulated the United States on its 250th anniversary and said Japan will gift Washington, DC, an additional 250 cherry trees.
—James Powel, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Everyone congratulated her, from security guards to Uber drivers to waitresses.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Williams and Karrar congratulated Jones.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The moderator also congratulated all nominees and the presenters and winners who expressed their beliefs on air.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Oscar host Conan O’Brien held court near the inside bar, where Jon Hamm and others congratulated him on his entertaining performance.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Sinner congratulated fellow Italian Kimi Antonelli, who won Formula One’s Chinese Grand Prix earlier Sunday.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
In a statement on Monday, Johnson congratulated King on landing the gig.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the remainder of her remarks, Takaichi congratulated the United States on its 250th anniversary and said Japan will gift Washington, DC, an additional 250 cherry trees.
—James Powel, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Everyone congratulated her, from security guards to Uber drivers to waitresses.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Williams and Karrar congratulated Jones.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The moderator also congratulated all nominees and the presenters and winners who expressed their beliefs on air.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Oscar host Conan O’Brien held court near the inside bar, where Jon Hamm and others congratulated him on his entertaining performance.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Sinner congratulated fellow Italian Kimi Antonelli, who won Formula One’s Chinese Grand Prix earlier Sunday.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
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Jackson should be commended for taking a thoughtful step to strengthen consumer trust and the future of recycling innovation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beatriz Andre, acting regional attorney for the EEOC’s Los Angeles District Office, commended Justin and Wonderful for reaching the settlement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The couple hugged, burying their faces in each other’s shoulders.—
Justin Jouvenal,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hurley immediately threw his hands into the air in disbelief, hugged assistant coach Mike Nardi and paced the sideline with his suit jacket half off and his jaw dropped.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crowd booed in response but cheered when Bannon mentioned Paxton.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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By the time the final seconds ticked off the clock, many Houston fans had cleared out and the Illinois supporters stood and cheered as their team celebrated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Miles praised the defensive effort of South Carolina.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shoe was a hit, praised equally for its design as its comfort, and is currently available in 19 different colorways and materials, including pink or leopard ponyhair, white leather, and tan suede.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The daytime talk-show hosts complimented the appearance of guest Howie Mandel, who turned 70 in November.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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She was validated when one of the ad men the company hired picked hers out of the lineup and complimented it.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Antiplastic advocates applauded Thursday’s announcement.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Congratulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulated. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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