compliment

Example Sentences

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It’s the singer’s most sonically cohesive set, but this time that’s not necessarily a compliment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“To have a couple of alumni that were on that team here today, that’s really special, and I really want to compliment these guys for always having a sense of humility,” coach Cori Close said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Granit: I don't know if it's a compliment.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

"The guy meant it as a compliment," said Pimenta.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“Your friend’s speech was very...interesting,” she said, trying to pay a compliment but struggling to do so.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti