How to Use compliment in a Sentence

compliment

1 of 2 noun

• He told her he admired her paintings and she returned the compliment by saying that she was a fan of his sculptures.
• When customers recommend our company to friends and family members, we consider that to be the highest compliment we can get.
• Sousa means that as a compliment) in the 12-to-14 age range.
  — Rob Walker, Fortune, 3 June 2022
• Even the bride was kind enough to pay her a compliment.
  — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2021
• Munk will have to put up with the compliment a bit longer.
  — Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 Sep. 2017
• In a funny way, the film presents that as a high compliment.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 May 2022
• See it as a chance to re-apply and get the compliments all over again.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
• That’s a compliment to Tom (Causey) and those guys over there.
  — Blake Ells, al, 17 Sep. 2021
• Bissell hollered his compliments to the Talcott boys and, with his white hat, waved them to the front of the march.
  — Jon Grinspan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
• The other is Thierry, a guy who has the face of a rich man, which is both a read and a compliment.
  — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2021
• Sunday is the kind of card that tracks have the day after a big day, and that’s not meant as a compliment.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2021
• The best compliment is when an actor wants to take their clothes home.
  — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2022
• There's no one who loves a compliment more than your aunt.
  — Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 8 Nov. 2022
• The spray and roller ball perfume, meanwhile, stays on the skin for longer — and gets you more compliments.
  — refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2023
• The end results drew compliments from friends and strangers alike.
  — Ann Zaniewski, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2017
• After that, there were a lot of compliments and talk on Twitter and about the hat.
  — Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
• The compliment came not from a phone call, text or e-mail, but by letter.
  — Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, 7 Oct. 2017
• Drizzle with a make-ahead dressing and get ready for the compliments.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
• For nearly two hours, the two men just swapped compliments.
  — Tori Otten, The New Republic, 11 Oct. 2023
• To me, there is no greater compliment than being put in that group of people.
  — Rod Walker | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 22 Aug. 2020
• The Celtics were the tougher team in this series, and that’s perhaps the most flattering compliment of them all.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2022
• Except in this case, theme park should be a compliment.
  — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2022
• All the compliments come with a caveat: Taylor has played five college games.
  — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2017
• And for Boulez, there was no higher compliment to give.
  — David Allen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
• His visit to her art shop is so Notting Hill, and that’s a compliment.
  — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024
• For all of them, Johnson had the biggest smile —and a pretty nice compliment.
  — Tony Baranek, Daily Southtown, 1 June 2017
• Judge Len Goodman gave the greatest, and oddest, compliment of the year.
  — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2021
• That wasn’t meant as a compliment, with all due respect to the delicious ham.
  — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 Nov. 2021
• His lack of affection or compliments has turned me cold to him.
  — Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
• All the drinks are crafted with the intention of working as a compliment to the eclectic menu.
  — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021

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compliment

2 of 2 verb

• To compliment her lips and brows is the silky dark hair she’s known for.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Dec. 2023
• The scene where Calvin, her friend-crush, compliments her hair is a moment for me.
  — Jeneé Osterheldt, kansascity, 12 Mar. 2018
• The malt body compliments the tartness of the brew, and the hemp adds a light herbal aroma with a slight funk on the finish.
  — Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 4 Mar. 2018
• The lower half of the sleeve has too much white in them without a black stripe of some sorts to compliment it.
  — Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, 3 June 2020
• The goal: to create a song that compliments a show about the wonders of nature.
  — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, 28 Mar. 2018
• To compliment this Fourth of July staple, serve it with a thick Texas toast and a side of beans.
  — Jess Eng, Washington Post, 29 June 2022
• Go to the extra yard and compliment others about their ideas.
  — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 May 2021
• The dessert is adorned with matching roses to compliment the color theme of the evening.
  — Lanae Brody, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022
• And now those same friends see the difference and compliment me.
  — Allure, 7 Aug. 2018
• Sandy Marrs compliments strangers, on their hair, clothes or smile.
  — Karina Bland, azcentral, 20 Nov. 2019
• Strangers will stop me on the street to compliment my Nuuly items.
  — Bridget Degnan, PEOPLE.com, 14 Dec. 2021
• Make the choice to be grateful and look for reasons to compliment others.
  — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 12 June 2021
• Find reasons to compliment those on the front line dealing with the public.
  — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2021
• Served it to our guests who all complimented it as well!
  — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
• Choose from three sets: all white, cool blues, and warm reds/yellows for a look that will compliment your decor.
  — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 29 Sep. 2020
• Once Scott left the race, his opponents were quick to compliment him.
  — Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2023
• Phoebe Bridgers swanned around the room in a long slinky silver slip dress that complimented the sharp blonde of her hair.
  — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 May 2023
• It's bound to be the perfect pop of color to compliment your festival style and keep the sun off your face.
  — Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022
• Step 3: Pile on the ear cuffs to compliment your everyday hoops.
  — Michelle Li, Teen Vogue, 1 Oct. 2019
• During a break in taping, Vin took the time to walk over, say hello, and compliment my work.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022
• Here's a scary simple sundae to compliment the week of sweets ahead.
  — Cincinnati.com, 25 Oct. 2017
• Add a dash of pepper, hot sauce, soy sauce, lemon, or lime to compliment the flavor.
  — Popular Science, 19 Oct. 2020
• At one point, Maya compliments the class for not teasing Abbey about her last name, Ho.
  — Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
• The technician complimented me on my veins and drew two small vials of blood.
  — Health.com, 29 Sep. 2017
• While their father wore a sleek all-white suit, his kids complimented him in black-and-white looks.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
• While adding an overall glow to any room, white lights compliment any room décor and even the people in it!
  — Bryan Mason, ELLE Decor, 21 Dec. 2016
• Lemon and dill are the perfect flavors to compliment a buttery, flaky white fish.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2020
• Lévy, at the time, was contrite and complimented the hoaxer for his ruse.
  — Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023
• The glass is very sturdy and will compliment the other items on your table.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 June 2021
• After complimenting the back-to-back champions in a postgame news conference, Mellis turned the attention to his own players, who surrounded him on the stage.
  — Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024