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compliments

  • plural
    of compliment.
    compliment
    noun
    an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration.
  • present tense form
    of compliment (3rd person singular).
    compliment
    noun
    an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration.

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First, he assumes that they’re as gullible as he is—that, since he believes the compliments they shovel his way, they’ll believe his shovelings too.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026

Zacharek accurately referred to Miyazaki’s narratives as “wriggly, noodle-shaped things,” and not in offering her compliments to the chef.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

The buttery, milder fish compliments the tang of the tomatoes and the bright balsamic dressing that finishes the salad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

There were also constant compliments that she was helping to "keep him alive".

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

A constant stream of drowsy compliments flowed from his lips.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull