felicitations
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Barbados snipped its link to the monarchy and became fully independent last year, to felicitations from Elizabeth and Charles.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2022
Before hanging up, he stopped himself from uttering the felicitations typical in Russia this time of year.
From New York Times • May 8, 2022
India offered no felicitations to Beijing on the centenary celebrations of the Chinese Communist Party last week which Indian media described as another sign of its unhappiness.
From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2021
In this opening episode of the 10th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, belated felicitations join soft scones, wobbly tables and human bowls borrowed by dogs as the latest prompts for Larry David’s raging misanthropy.
From The Guardian • Jan. 30, 2020
"In fact, though I bear my lord's warmest felicitations on this happy event, and wreathe them with mine, Sir Robert----" "I thank your ladyship and Lord Lansdowne," he said formally.
From Chippinge Borough by Weyman, Stanley J.
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