complimenting

verb

present participle of compliment
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 Kirsch said this year’s tight ends have stepped up without a senior presence, complimenting redshirt juniors Ka’Morreun Pimpton and Lafayette Kaiuway. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026 The following morning, on the train back to London, people could be overheard complimenting the play and discussing its big revelations. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Anderson agreed, complimenting the abilities of the aircraft. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 All right, this is the patronizing version of complimenting the elderly. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026 Its shiny satin finish, flattering V-neckline, low open back, and adjustable criss-cross back tie straps create a showstopping, chic look everyone will be complimenting you for. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Maybe someone is complimenting (or flirting with you) publicly, but controlling you behind the scenes. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 Comer posted photos from the event on her Instagram, with fans complimenting her in the comments section. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimenting
congratulating
Verb
  • But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The rest of the league is playing poker, while Dunleavy is sitting in the corner playing Solitaire and congratulating himself on not losing any cards.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of congratulating

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