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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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Just the other day we had a general meeting, and I paid compliments to my direct sales agents, for how really kind they are to everybody.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 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

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

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Little wonder then that Musk has been heaping compliments on ASML, posting on X Saturday that “ASML should be treasured. It is arguably the greatest company in Europe.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

“Just hold the compliments, buddy—you may live to retract them. I’m still going to tell you what I don’t like about the way you’re going at this business. Qualified or not.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger