congratulatory

Example Sentences

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County Supervisor Janice Hahn began the ceremony with congratulatory remarks, stating, “The voters of Whittier spoke.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

He is known for keeping in touch with local officials and attending to small details, such as providing congratulatory certificates to graduating high-school seniors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Certainly, my mail thus far was overwhelmingly congratulatory.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin