congratulatory

Example Sentences

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Essayli is popular with high-level administration officials, and received a congratulatory post on X from Vice President JD Vance over the filing of fraud cases earlier this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He has always been congratulatory of me, almost proud of me in a sense.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He startled Beijing by taking Tsai’s congratulatory call on his election, making him the first U.S. president-elect to speak directly to a Taiwanese leader since 1979, when Washington severed formal diplomatic ties with the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Xi sent a "congratulatory message" to Doumbouya on Sunday, state news agency Xinhua reported.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

"And look! There's a congratulatory post-balloon from Madam Du Barry, and another from the princess. They've left a trail of glitter throughout the chambers."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton