congratulatory
Example Sentences
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Replaying that moment, you had to wonder what must be going through his mind as he made his way to the stage, hugging many congratulators, including Will Smith, before accepting his trophy from Rock.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2022
After the ceremony, the poet Terrance Hayes came loping up to the front of the room, where Jackson was receiving a steady stream of congratulators.
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2016
"I was tense inside," Roberta told a circle of congratulators after the final curtain.
From Time Magazine Archive
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On shore, surrounded by congratulators, he looked around for his glasses.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Before we know it, we shall have the house full of congratulators, of most-humble-servants, of I-have-the-honors, and of I-kiss-your-handers.
From Comedies by Holberg : Jeppe of the Hill, The Political Tinker, Erasmus Montanus by Holberg, Ludvig, baron