as in congratulated
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
complimented her on her election victory
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Recent Examples of complimented
Pitching coach Gus Rico was having dinner on Thursday when head coach Matt Mowry of Birmingham High complimented him on closer Aidan Martinez recording all seven of his outs on strikeouts.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Adam Shankman, the director of Hairspray the musical, complimented my performance in the Rusical.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Her 26-year-old daughter, meanwhile, complimented her mom’s look in a black gown.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
As a final touch, Blanchett wore rosy blush and glossy pink lipstick, and switched up the texture of her bob with some soft, beachy waves that beautifully complimented the venue's vernal theme.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Cole Hamels once complimented them, unprompted, which feels like a good endorsement.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The timeless gingham pattern is complimented by tassels around the hem, which adds a touch of sophistication to your tablescape.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Schumaker complimented his performance.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
The daytime talk-show hosts complimented the appearance of guest Howie Mandel, who turned 70 in November.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Adam Shankman, the director of Hairspray the musical, complimented my performance in the Rusical.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Her 26-year-old daughter, meanwhile, complimented her mom’s look in a black gown.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
As a final touch, Blanchett wore rosy blush and glossy pink lipstick, and switched up the texture of her bob with some soft, beachy waves that beautifully complimented the venue's vernal theme.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Cole Hamels once complimented them, unprompted, which feels like a good endorsement.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The timeless gingham pattern is complimented by tassels around the hem, which adds a touch of sophistication to your tablescape.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Schumaker complimented his performance.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
The daytime talk-show hosts complimented the appearance of guest Howie Mandel, who turned 70 in November.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimented
congratulated
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After Biles qualified for her third Olympic Games, Owens congratulated his wife with a kiss while holding a cutout of her face.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lush’s other co-founder, Mark Constantine, reviewed these lackluster bars and congratulated the pair on inventing something new(ish… solid was historically the norm in body and hair care up until plastic bottles took over).—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Complimented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimented. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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