Example Sentences

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“I would say every feature of you, Mr. President, is complimenting your image.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2023

I realize this runs counter to your overall point, but when another person calls you “skinny,” I think there is a possibility that she believes she is complimenting you.

From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2022

“Everybody is complimenting on how they’re just perfect babies for 29 weeks.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2018

It’s also pretty thankless: No one is complimenting their partner on their dishwashing skills.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2018

She is complimenting me, but I still feel like she smacked me with something.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth