compliment
Example Sentences
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On debate stages, candidates still draw distinctions with one another, but they also compliment their opponents and highlight areas of agreement.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
I took it as a compliment because I’m an introvert.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
I laughed 10 times, which makes this “Scary Movie” the best of the bunch — a pallid compliment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Asking for help, performing an act of kindness, giving someone a compliment, expressing your gratitude, or calling an old friend to reconnect is more favorably received than those who are reaching out expect.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The skipper was not displeased with the compliment, and went on:—
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing compliment
Some Tricky Homonyms
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The Balcony Scene from "Romeo and Juliet"
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