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
Conclave producer Ross, meanwhile, congratulated Fisher for matching — some might even say topping — Quan’s Red Rocket anecdote.
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John Russell, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Meghan congratulated the charity on their 10-year anniversary last year with a message shared by Smart Works on their Instagram page.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 4 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
In 2022, Nelson congratulated her son on X (formerly Twitter) for his 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
More recently, Nelson congratulated her son in 2022 following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Eminem’s relationship with his mother in recent years is unknown, though Nelson congratulated him on Twitter in 2022 for his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Brady laughed as the teen made the final pass to win the contest — and was wildly congratulated by his cheering classmates.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Flower boards outside the palace either congratulated Prabowo and Gibran or thanked Jokowi for his decade of service.
—Reuters, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
John Russell, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Meghan congratulated the charity on their 10-year anniversary last year with a message shared by Smart Works on their Instagram page.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 4 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
In 2022, Nelson congratulated her son on X (formerly Twitter) for his 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
More recently, Nelson congratulated her son in 2022 following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Eminem’s relationship with his mother in recent years is unknown, though Nelson congratulated him on Twitter in 2022 for his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Brady laughed as the teen made the final pass to win the contest — and was wildly congratulated by his cheering classmates.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Flower boards outside the palace either congratulated Prabowo and Gibran or thanked Jokowi for his decade of service.
—Reuters, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulated
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Elsewhere in the episode, Cuban commended Welch for her authenticity and criticized those in the entertainment industry who aren't genuine.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stone Ridge Christian was commended for the decision and even held a ceremony with Gaines to celebrate the decision.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The iconic Monkey Bar opened in the heart of Midtown back in 1936 and has since kept true to its Jazz Age essence with an art deco interior, complimented by large-wraparound dining room wall mural.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ferrell complimented both Yang and Grande on their performances in the sketch, saying that the writing and acting made the simple premise work.Stephen Daw, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
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The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents grocery and other food industry workers, applauded the court's decision.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Congratulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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