How to Use compliment in a Sentence

compliment

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  • He told her he admired her paintings and she returned the compliment by saying that she was a fan of his sculptures.
  • When customers recommend our company to friends and family members, we consider that to be the highest compliment we can get.
  • Even the bride was kind enough to pay her a compliment.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Munk will have to put up with the compliment a bit longer.
    — Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 Sep. 2017
  • In a funny way, the film presents that as a high compliment.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 May 2022
  • The best compliment is when an actor wants to take their clothes home.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2022
  • The end results drew compliments from friends and strangers alike.
    — Ann Zaniewski, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2017
  • There's no one who loves a compliment more than your aunt.
    — Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 8 Nov. 2022
  • For nearly two hours, the two men just swapped compliments.
    — Tori Otten, The New Republic, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Drizzle with a make-ahead dressing and get ready for the compliments.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Sunday is the kind of card that tracks have the day after a big day, and that’s not meant as a compliment.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2021
  • Except in this case, theme park should be a compliment.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2022
  • To me, there is no greater compliment than being put in that group of people.
    — Rod Walker | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 22 Aug. 2020
  • The compliment came not from a phone call, text or e-mail, but by letter.
    — Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, 7 Oct. 2017
  • Just put them in a little glass jar and start counting your compliments.
    — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The spray and roller ball perfume, meanwhile, stays on the skin for longer — and gets you more compliments.
    — refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2023
  • After that, there were a lot of compliments and talk on Twitter and about the hat.
    — Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The other is Thierry, a guy who has the face of a rich man, which is both a read and a compliment.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2021
  • But along with that came dozens of compliments every single day.
    — Mollie Guerrero, refinery29.com, 19 July 2023
  • Pair it with a bodysuit or sweater for a wintertime look that will give you compliments.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2023
  • That wasn’t meant as a compliment, with all due respect to the delicious ham.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 Nov. 2021
  • And for Boulez, there was no higher compliment to give.
    — David Allen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Using these shades on the lip will also provide a warm compliment.
    — Essence, 28 July 2021
  • What may be intended as a compliment may be taken as a jab.
    — Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Prepare for all the compliments to come your way while sporting this baby.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • That’s a compliment to Tom (Causey) and those guys over there.
    — Blake Ells, al, 17 Sep. 2021
  • All the compliments come with a caveat: Taylor has played five college games.
    — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Start with a compliment or a positive piece of feedback.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
  • But my handwriting has always been bad, so that’s not much of a compliment from me.
    — Damon Young, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2022
  • The greatest compliment a son can give his father is to emulate him.
    — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2022
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  • To compliment her lips and brows is the silky dark hair she’s known for.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The lower half of the sleeve has too much white in them without a black stripe of some sorts to compliment it.
    — Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, 3 June 2020
  • Go to the extra yard and compliment others about their ideas.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 May 2021
  • And now those same friends see the difference and compliment me.
    — Allure, 7 Aug. 2018
  • The goal: to create a song that compliments a show about the wonders of nature.
    — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, 28 Mar. 2018
  • The dessert is adorned with matching roses to compliment the color theme of the evening.
    — Lanae Brody, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022
  • Served it to our guests who all complimented it as well!
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • Make the choice to be grateful and look for reasons to compliment others.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 12 June 2021
  • Find reasons to compliment those on the front line dealing with the public.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2021
  • The malt body compliments the tartness of the brew, and the hemp adds a light herbal aroma with a slight funk on the finish.
    — Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 4 Mar. 2018
  • The technician complimented me on my veins and drew two small vials of blood.
    — Health.com, 29 Sep. 2017
  • Here's a scary simple sundae to compliment the week of sweets ahead.
    — Cincinnati.com, 25 Oct. 2017
  • The glass is very sturdy and will compliment the other items on your table.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 June 2021
  • It's bound to be the perfect pop of color to compliment your festival style and keep the sun off your face.
    — Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022
  • Vergara said the two groups compliment each other well.
    — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Anyone who loves to get complimented on their look will love this dress.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Lemon and dill are the perfect flavors to compliment a buttery, flaky white fish.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2020
  • The way that you guys compliment each other genuinely blows me away.
    — Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE.com, 15 Nov. 2021
  • The scene where Calvin, her friend-crush, compliments her hair is a moment for me.
    — Jeneé Osterheldt, kansascity, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Strangers will stop me on the street to compliment my Nuuly items.
    — Bridget Degnan, PEOPLE.com, 14 Dec. 2021
  • There is a generous amount of sesame seeds to compliment the sesame oil dressing.
    — cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
  • While adding an overall glow to any room, white lights compliment any room décor and even the people in it!
    — Bryan Mason, ELLE Decor, 21 Dec. 2016
  • On the hunt for stylish disposable face masks to compliment your winter ‘fits?
    — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2021
  • Sandy Marrs compliments strangers, on their hair, clothes or smile.
    — Karina Bland, azcentral, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Once Scott left the race, his opponents were quick to compliment him.
    — Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Perhaps just compliment his teammates for a job well done.
    — Mark Medina, USA TODAY, 22 June 2021
  • Lévy, at the time, was contrite and complimented the hoaxer for his ruse.
    — Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Stone decor can compliment a wide range of design styles or make for a lovely accent piece.
    — Graham Averill, Popular Mechanics, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Haack's husband complimented her look with a blue suit and a pink pocket square.
    — Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • Per usual, his fans were quick to compliment the lovable star.
    — Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2022

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