compliment
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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
The easiest thing is to offer someone a compliment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Yes, it’s a big responsibility and time-consuming, but it’s also a compliment.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Waters has taken comparisons to antifeminist activist Phyllis Schlafly as a compliment: After all, Schlafly was brilliant and confident and media savvy too.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
But Elisha’s letters also contained condescension disguised as compliment: “You have more brain than I gave you credit for,” or, “I had no idea you wrote or thought so well.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
"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
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
He is generous with compliments but expects his employees to earn them, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
“None of that, it is forbidden. I’d rather take coffee than compliments just now. No, don’t lounge, it makes me nervous.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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
He said that Bond "was written how he was written for a reason", but added he was "complimented" by being linked to the role.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The president’s son called Navarro “my boy” and complimented him on the “jacked” physique he developed while in prison.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
You complimented me on being a master investor.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
In my eagerness to please, I accidentally complimented chipped baseboards and sacks of laundry waiting to be taken to the cleaners.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Rosé kept it simple of the carpet tonight, complimenting her ice blonde hair with a simple black bow dress.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Students who saw our campaign were more willing to take social risks, such as complimenting peers, expressing gratitude and asking for help when they needed it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
“It’s brilliant!” he whispers, complimenting her writing as propulsive.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2025
Pitching coach Mark Prior said Wednesday that Kershaw “turned a page” in the last 10 days, complimenting his performance in Oklahoma City, noting the awkward swings the lefty forced on his offspeed offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
“So, Mila? Is this obnoxious kid complimenting you? Verbally attacking? What do you think?”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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