compliment

First of all, thanks very much for the compliment.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

What goes down: He accidentally blurts out an inappropriate word that shocks his older co-workers, who don’t understand that the word is often used as a compliment among young people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

I think probably my favorite compliment that I’ve heard on tour this year, I had a woman come up after the show and she was like, that was so joyful.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

"He's not looked out of place in the Premier League. That's the biggest compliment I could give Harrison," said Everton boss David Moyes in January.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

In fact, there was one guy who called out a compliment a couple of times.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

He compliments the brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, directors of the “Avengers” installment, for the positive experience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"I may wear a wig if I'm dressing up, but usually I don't, and I get so many lovely compliments."

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 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

A blank wall would have received more compliments.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

The only proof that they were on surveillance came on the rare occasions when a deputy later complimented me on a shot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

But they say this must be complimented by "stronger leadership, more robust accountability, and clearer democratic transparency".

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

He complimented an Emirati journalist who asked a question, describing the man known as MBZ as a "handsome guy" whom "I can put... right now in a movie".

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

On Aug. 20, 2021, after being complimented for a post that was viewed more than 15,000 times, Wang responded to a Chinese official: “Thank you leader,” according to the plea agreement.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

I felt most beautiful when my mother’s patrons complimented her on her beauty, because in the next breath, they would also say I looked like her.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

To begin a conversation, start with something simple like complimenting someone's outfit, introducing yourself and asking why they're there, Leverich advises.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Rosé kept it simple of the carpet tonight, complimenting her ice blonde hair with a simple black bow dress.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026

President and Chief Executive Gerard Bond said the company has its clearance certificate and is scheduled to list in New York in April, complimenting an existing Toronto listing for the Vancouver, British Columbia, company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025

Last week, she was the featured guest for an event hosted by The Free Press, whose founder, Bari Weiss, opened the conversation by complimenting Barrett’s pedicure.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2025

The old lady would pick out the purple brinjals and yellow pumpkins, the shiny green and red chillies, feeling them with her wrinkled fingers and complimenting me on their size.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya