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Recent Examples of compliment
Noun
While this method can reduce immediate defensiveness, research suggests the sandwich method may dilute the message’s clarity, leading recipients to perceive the compliments as insincere. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements). Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
These all offer a lightly-scented, slightly-sweet neutral base that compliments most perfumes. Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 While their redhead girlfriend Britt Migs already planned on being pop star Chappell Roan, Motti wanted a costume that would compliment hers. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compliment 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
Noun
  • There was a Beatles medley to represent the ’60s, a Huey Lewis and the News tribute for the ’80s and a bit of Taylor Swift to bring us up to date.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In the photos, the Destiny's Child alum paid tribute to the late funk singer and former wife of Miles Davis by recreating her This Is It album cover.
    Staff Author, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, meanwhile, congratulated the U.S. president-elect.
    Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The episode ends with Melissa returning to school the next day with crutches and a cast, and Lisa congratulates Gregory on diffusing Darnell’s act of aggression.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Like the honorary professorship, the flood of congressional commendations appear to be a legitimizing tool for Dorje Chang.
    Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The commendation celebrates Hyland’s outspoken advocacy for survivors of relationship abuse and simultaneously builds on Purina’s Purple Leash Program, which provides resources and support to help domestic violence shelters go pet-friendly so survivors with pets can remain together.
    Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Ukrainian officials offered their own praise of Trump, but face an uncertain future given his views on further military support for Kyiv's fight with Russia.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Rather than try to sing the praises of the Biden administration’s policy response to the pandemic, the strategy for Harris has been to speak plainly about costs and expenses and stress the importance of further reducing them.
    Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Compliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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