compliments 1 of 2

noun

plural of compliment
as in congratulations
best wishes please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal

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compliments

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verb

present tense third-person singular of compliment
as in congratulates
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 compliments
Noun
So, alongside the compliments there’s an awful lot of real estate dedicated to his enemies, including his stepmother, Raine, whose many offenses included installing wall-to-wall carpeting in the family manse. — Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026 The compliments about what the rotation accomplished are more than a year old. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 Some of the most meaningful compliments won’t be about their appearance at all. — Angela Haupt, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 Offering max-level cushioning without the bulk, these sneakers are easy to pair with plenty of pieces in your travel wardrobe and add a dose of personality that’s bound to draw compliments. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 Every month, Dominick would come to the office, read his edited column out loud, and solicit Wayne’s compliments for the best lines. — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 The sneakers have thick statement laces, lightweight mesh uppers, and chic brown suede detailing that’s sure to bring in compliments. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances. — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Digging for compliments Shares in mining giant BHP are trading higher in Australia, hitting a two-month high, after the company topped earnings expectations and unveiled plans to pay its highest dividend in four years. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
Each brings something different to the table and compliments the other by filling in for the other's weaknesses. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 The report compliments the department for its training on policies regarding use of force, accountability and officer conduct. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 June 2026 This approach compliments the story. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 Creepy compliments his acrid smell with an air of invincibility. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 Thyme naturally has a lemony undertone that compliments the fresh lemon in these shortbread cookies perfectly. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love. — Judy Berman, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliments
  1. regards
  2. congratulates
  3. respects
  4. commendations
  5. praise
Noun
  • Today chaos gives bad people the opportunity to advance their own nefarious agendas with little regards for the American people.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The plaintiffs argued the ballot language was misleading in several regards.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of regards
Verb
  • As Ospreay walks away, Kenny Omega congratulates him on his performance at Forbidden Door.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • This logic would not have barred any of the Jim Crow voting devices that the Roberts Court frequently congratulates itself and the nation for overcoming.
    — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of congratulates
Noun
  • In some respects, Mann’s production company Dhar Mann Studios is starting to resemble the legacy studios whose foundations are being shaken by creators like him.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Baxter says once word of the tragedy spread through Turlock, about 50 children showed up on bikes to pay their respects Saturday night.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.
    — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of commendations
Noun
  • The two governors, who mended fences after clashing over last year’s Proposition 50 redistricting campaign, lavished praise on each other for their climate bona fides.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Schwarzenegger and Newsom piled praise upon each other during the Wednesday afternoon discussion, hugging at the end.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of praise

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“Compliments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliments. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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