congratulation
noun
con·grat·u·la·tion
kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən 
-ˌgra-jə-
1
: a congratulatory expression
—usually used in plural
Congratulations on your promotion.
2
: the act of congratulating
Synonyms
Examples of congratulation in a Sentence
Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected.
Please send her my congratulations.
I sent her a letter of congratulations.
Recent Examples on the Web
And, Prentice, congratulations to you on your nonfiction directorial debut.
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Abc News, ABC News, 10 May 2024
Millions of people jumped at the chance to like the announcement, with hundreds of thousands sharing their congratulations in the comments.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
For now, though, world leaders including President Biden have only sent the president-elect their congratulations.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 8 May 2024
Separately, congratulations on your Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Not only did the Angels organization issue a congratulations to the Trout family in the comment section, but so did a few other peers from the MLB, including Dexter Fowler, Todd Frazier, and Randal Grichuk.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The grass was perfect, so congratulations for the organization.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country number one single.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
Several of Lea’s famous friends offered her congratulations in the comments section.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Abc News, ABC News, 10 May 2024
Millions of people jumped at the chance to like the announcement, with hundreds of thousands sharing their congratulations in the comments.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
For now, though, world leaders including President Biden have only sent the president-elect their congratulations.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 8 May 2024
Separately, congratulations on your Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Not only did the Angels organization issue a congratulations to the Trout family in the comment section, but so did a few other peers from the MLB, including Dexter Fowler, Todd Frazier, and Randal Grichuk.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The grass was perfect, so congratulations for the organization.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country number one single.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
Several of Lea’s famous friends offered her congratulations in the comments section.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
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congratulation
noun
con·grat·u·la·tion
kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of congratulating
2
: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune
—usually used in plural
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