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
The post received more than 25,000 likes, with comments featuring birthday wishes and compliments on her youthful appearance. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Shop summer sandals—from raffia slides to nostalgic jellies and classic flip-flops—that will earn you compliments (and keep you cool), below. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Fans quickly filled the comments with birthday wishes and compliments for the pop star. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Wide receiver Mike Evans An 11-time, 1,000-yard receiver needs no token compliments or hypercritical analysis. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 The pink and magenta floral print will gain you plenty of compliments and is fun to accessorize with playful jewelry and a bold handbag. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 From the compliments Bedard threw Kane’s way as Kane was still deciding on where to sign to the general praise Kane usually receives from most hockey players, there’s no doubt Kane’s presence will be regarded in the Blackhawks locker room. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Its sculptural design and generous scale never fail to draw compliments from guests. — Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 20 July 2026 For more insights on the science of compliments, read our comic. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 18 July 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
  • Argentina’s helter-skelter run to the final will come up against its greatest test and their ferocious mentality won’t quite be enough against a better team in all regards.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Rivian is just getting started in regards to the R2 and its over-the-air software updates.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 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
  • Charin Siriananchai brought his two sons, ages 9 and 6, to pay their respects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The technology might still be developing in some respects, but VR headsets now fill a large niche in the gaming world.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Definition of commendations
Noun
  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That praise for Legette isn’t based on his performance Friday, which admittedly wasn’t nearly as splashy as previous training camp practices have been from him.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of praise

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