- present tense form of compliment (3rd person singular).
- plural of compliment.
compliments
Example Sentences
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He compliments the brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, directors of the “Avengers” installment, for the positive experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Burnham did look a little nervous as us reporters trooped into the room, but then, for the most part, the compliments flowed from the president.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Just the other day we had a general meeting, and I paid compliments to my direct sales agents, for how really kind they are to everybody.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Zacharek accurately referred to Miyazaki’s narratives as “wriggly, noodle-shaped things,” and not in offering her compliments to the chef.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Bull considered that report one of the highest compliments he had ever received.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
