1
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark
a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously
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2
as in congratulations
compliments plural
best wishes
please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
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as in to congratulate
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
complimented her on her election victory
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Examples of compliment in a Sentence
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024
However, there was much debate and confusion about what the OVO boss had to say, as some interpreted the flowers as a backhanded compliment or even dissing Chingy.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2024
Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 July 2024
During a conversation between the two men on social media platform X Monday evening, Trump complimented Musk's ability to cut costs, saying Musk would not tolerate workers going on strike.
—Nora Eckert, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024
However, there was much debate and confusion about what the OVO boss had to say, as some interpreted the flowers as a backhanded compliment or even dissing Chingy.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2024
Verb
Rich caramelized onions are complimented by sherry vinegar, and then topped with bread and gooey cheese.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 July 2024
During a conversation between the two men on social media platform X Monday evening, Trump complimented Musk's ability to cut costs, saying Musk would not tolerate workers going on strike.
—Nora Eckert, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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