compliment

Example Sentences

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It’s the singer’s most sonically cohesive set, but this time that’s not necessarily a compliment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

He knows that “Marty Supreme” holds an unflattering mirror up to his own drive and allows that to become its own backhanded compliment to the thrill of watching an actor chase success at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The research team in the US does not think the immune system should be permanently dialled up and think such a vaccine should be used to compliment rather than replace current vaccines.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Granit: I don't know if it's a compliment.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

“We had to think of one compliment for everybody.”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson