- present tense form of compliment (3rd person singular).
- plural of compliment.
compliments
Example Sentences
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"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
Bloom’s compliments were often accompanied by complaints about himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
I didn’t really think so, but I had to have some more compliments, so I wrote it down—patriotic, brave.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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