as in congratulating
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 complimenting
The president reacted to the news this week by simultaneously complimenting and insulting the outgoing executive.
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Danielson remembers Lind, an affable old mariner then in his seventies, complimenting them on their docking skills, and introducing himself as the owner of the Robert Gray, a 125-foot Army Corps of Engineers research vessel built in 1936.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The interview ended with Michael, while complimenting Grace, attempting a joke about San Antonio women in front of Barkley.
—Mike Prada, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
After a few photos are snapped, Muse can be seen complimenting Taylor on her scent.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Inside the Accent Duel The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has become a streaming phenomenon.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
How the Accent Duel Played Out The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has broken through from fan-favorite to mainstream phenomenon.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The proud father replied by complimenting the group before sharing the good news.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Danielson remembers Lind, an affable old mariner then in his seventies, complimenting them on their docking skills, and introducing himself as the owner of the Robert Gray, a 125-foot Army Corps of Engineers research vessel built in 1936.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The interview ended with Michael, while complimenting Grace, attempting a joke about San Antonio women in front of Barkley.
—Mike Prada, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
After a few photos are snapped, Muse can be seen complimenting Taylor on her scent.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Inside the Accent Duel The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has become a streaming phenomenon.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
How the Accent Duel Played Out The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has broken through from fan-favorite to mainstream phenomenon.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The proud father replied by complimenting the group before sharing the good news.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimenting
congratulating
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Al-Sudani issued a statement congratulating al-Zaidi.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jerry Jones quickly recovered and told a story about Clinton after congratulating him on a recent Forbes article that highlighted his accomplishments.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Complimenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimenting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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