complimentary

Humphrey Carpenter’s authorized 1977 biography contains three index mentions of Shakespeare, none directing the reader to anything complimentary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

In the most complimentary way, I ask: What the heck was that first half, UCLA?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

"People are very complimentary and very thankful," Riley said.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The complimentary appetizer that was once cheap enough to disappear into the cost of doing business becomes expensive enough to notice.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

Noor slouched next to him, complimentary earphones jammed into her ears.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

"Now sure, Captain Jack, ye's always full of your complimentaries," replied the sutler, taking the bridle of her customer.

From The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper

That, sir, he has to shew here; and confirmed under the hands of the most skilful and cunning complimentaries alive: Please you read, sir.

From Cynthia's Revels by Ben Jonson

Why, if I had an interest in your show I could fill your place with complimentaries 30 to the real people of Seaside Park.

From The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk by Victor [pseud.] Appleton

Through some unaccountable oversight, they neglected to specially mark or punch these complimentaries.

From A Pirate of Parts by Richard Neville

No a dime, he says; but he showed me a bunch of complimentaries and laughed and said he’d sell them cheap.

From The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk by Victor [pseud.] Appleton