compliment
Example Sentences
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“Everyone was there to just compliment each other, dance with each other, have a good time. I could not have been more wrong about what I thought was going to happen there.”
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
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
The president lamented that the former first lady did not compliment his performance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“Nan, no one’s as tough as you. Believe me, I know that better than most,” Momma said, and her voice made it clear she didn’t mean it as a compliment.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
Vocabulary lists containing compliment
Some Tricky Homonyms
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The Balcony Scene from "Romeo and Juliet"
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