complimented

Example Sentences

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The president’s son called Navarro “my boy” and complimented him on the “jacked” physique he developed while in prison.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Badenoch complimented Minaj on Friday, saying she was a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

You complimented me on being a master investor.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

When I complimented the motel sign, Novak told how, in late 2025, an older Navajo man named Ernie showed up, said he’d painted the motel sign about 40 years ago and offered to repaint it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I’d have thought he would have complimented me on my explanation of the picture, but no.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass