How to Use compliment in a Sentence
- He told her he admired her paintings and she returned the compliment by saying that she was a fan of his sculptures.
- When customers recommend our company to friends and family members, we consider that to be the highest compliment we can get.
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Sousa means that as a compliment) in the 12-to-14 age range.
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Rob Walker,
Fortune,
3 June 2022
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Even the bride was kind enough to pay her a compliment.
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Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2021
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Munk will have to put up with the compliment a bit longer.
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Gary Robbins,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
1 Sep. 2017
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In a funny way, the film presents that as a high compliment.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2022
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See it as a chance to re-apply and get the compliments all over again.
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Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2024
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That’s a compliment to Tom (Causey) and those guys over there.
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Blake Ells,
al,
17 Sep. 2021
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Bissell hollered his compliments to the Talcott boys and, with his white hat, waved them to the front of the march.
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Jon Grinspan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2024
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The other is Thierry, a guy who has the face of a rich man, which is both a read and a compliment.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Dec. 2021
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Sunday is the kind of card that tracks have the day after a big day, and that’s not meant as a compliment.
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John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2021
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The best compliment is when an actor wants to take their clothes home.
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Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2022
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There's no one who loves a compliment more than your aunt.
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Michelle Manetti,
Good Housekeeping,
8 Nov. 2022
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The spray and roller ball perfume, meanwhile, stays on the skin for longer — and gets you more compliments.
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refinery29.com,
11 Oct. 2023
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The end results drew compliments from friends and strangers alike.
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Ann Zaniewski,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Oct. 2017
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After that, there were a lot of compliments and talk on Twitter and about the hat.
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Astrid Kayembe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2023
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The compliment came not from a phone call, text or e-mail, but by letter.
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Scott Springer,
Cincinnati.com,
7 Oct. 2017
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Drizzle with a make-ahead dressing and get ready for the compliments.
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Wini Moranville,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Dec. 2023
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For nearly two hours, the two men just swapped compliments.
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Tori Otten,
The New Republic,
11 Oct. 2023
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To me, there is no greater compliment than being put in that group of people.
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Rod Walker | Staff Writer,
NOLA.com,
22 Aug. 2020
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The Celtics were the tougher team in this series, and that’s perhaps the most flattering compliment of them all.
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Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 May 2022
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Except in this case, theme park should be a compliment.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
24 May 2022
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All the compliments come with a caveat: Taylor has played five college games.
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Jeff Potrykus,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
13 Oct. 2017
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And for Boulez, there was no higher compliment to give.
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David Allen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2023
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His visit to her art shop is so Notting Hill, and that’s a compliment.
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Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2024
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For all of them, Johnson had the biggest smile —and a pretty nice compliment.
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Tony Baranek,
Daily Southtown,
1 June 2017
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Judge Len Goodman gave the greatest, and oddest, compliment of the year.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Oct. 2021
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That wasn’t meant as a compliment, with all due respect to the delicious ham.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
24 Nov. 2021
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His lack of affection or compliments has turned me cold to him.
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Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2024
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All the drinks are crafted with the intention of working as a compliment to the eclectic menu.
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Leslie Kelly,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2021
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To compliment her lips and brows is the silky dark hair she’s known for.
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India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
4 Dec. 2023
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The scene where Calvin, her friend-crush, compliments her hair is a moment for me.
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Jeneé Osterheldt,
kansascity,
12 Mar. 2018
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The malt body compliments the tartness of the brew, and the hemp adds a light herbal aroma with a slight funk on the finish.
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Bailey Loosemore,
The Courier-Journal,
4 Mar. 2018
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The lower half of the sleeve has too much white in them without a black stripe of some sorts to compliment it.
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Jeremy Cluff,
azcentral,
3 June 2020
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The goal: to create a song that compliments a show about the wonders of nature.
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Sarah Gibbens,
National Geographic,
28 Mar. 2018
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To compliment this Fourth of July staple, serve it with a thick Texas toast and a side of beans.
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Jess Eng,
Washington Post,
29 June 2022
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Go to the extra yard and compliment others about their ideas.
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Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
5 May 2021
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The dessert is adorned with matching roses to compliment the color theme of the evening.
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Lanae Brody,
PEOPLE.com,
27 July 2022
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And now those same friends see the difference and compliment me.
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Allure,
7 Aug. 2018
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Sandy Marrs compliments strangers, on their hair, clothes or smile.
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Karina Bland,
azcentral,
20 Nov. 2019
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Strangers will stop me on the street to compliment my Nuuly items.
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Bridget Degnan,
PEOPLE.com,
14 Dec. 2021
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Make the choice to be grateful and look for reasons to compliment others.
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Terry Pluto,
cleveland,
12 June 2021
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Find reasons to compliment those on the front line dealing with the public.
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Terry Pluto,
cleveland,
28 Aug. 2021
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Served it to our guests who all complimented it as well!
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Julia Levy,
Southern Living,
16 July 2023
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Choose from three sets: all white, cool blues, and warm reds/yellows for a look that will compliment your decor.
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Popsci Commerce Team,
Popular Science,
29 Sep. 2020
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Once Scott left the race, his opponents were quick to compliment him.
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Gabriella Abdul-Hakim,
ABC News,
13 Nov. 2023
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Phoebe Bridgers swanned around the room in a long slinky silver slip dress that complimented the sharp blonde of her hair.
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Tara Gonzalez,
Harper's BAZAAR,
1 May 2023
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It's bound to be the perfect pop of color to compliment your festival style and keep the sun off your face.
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Cameron Jenkins,
Good Housekeeping,
15 June 2022
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Step 3: Pile on the ear cuffs to compliment your everyday hoops.
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Michelle Li,
Teen Vogue,
1 Oct. 2019
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During a break in taping, Vin took the time to walk over, say hello, and compliment my work.
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Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Sep. 2022
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Here's a scary simple sundae to compliment the week of sweets ahead.
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Cincinnati.com,
25 Oct. 2017
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Add a dash of pepper, hot sauce, soy sauce, lemon, or lime to compliment the flavor.
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Popular Science,
19 Oct. 2020
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At one point, Maya compliments the class for not teasing Abbey about her last name, Ho.
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Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2024
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The technician complimented me on my veins and drew two small vials of blood.
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Health.com,
29 Sep. 2017
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While their father wore a sleek all-white suit, his kids complimented him in black-and-white looks.
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Angela Andaloro,
Peoplemag,
13 Sep. 2023
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While adding an overall glow to any room, white lights compliment any room décor and even the people in it!
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Bryan Mason,
ELLE Decor,
21 Dec. 2016
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Lemon and dill are the perfect flavors to compliment a buttery, flaky white fish.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2020
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Lévy, at the time, was contrite and complimented the hoaxer for his ruse.
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Dan Bilefsky,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2023
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The glass is very sturdy and will compliment the other items on your table.
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Chris Hachey,
BGR,
7 June 2021
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After complimenting the back-to-back champions in a postgame news conference, Mellis turned the attention to his own players, who surrounded him on the stage.
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Darren Sabedra,
The Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2024
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