- plural of compliment.
- present tense form of compliment (3rd person singular).
compliments
Example Sentences
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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
Little wonder then that Musk has been heaping compliments on ASML, posting on X Saturday that “ASML should be treasured. It is arguably the greatest company in Europe.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
Preston: One of the best compliments that Jon Tolins, our showrunner, ever gave me was when he saw the dailies from that day of the tutu and dancing with the little 6-year-olds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Please elaborate here on any additional compliments or criticisms you may have of this teacher.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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