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
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.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
His fellow contestants also swarmed the stage for congratulations.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Who Is in the Top 3? Runner-up Foster gave Roberts a pat on the side in congratulations as Roberts put his face in his hands.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The swimwear designer didn't caption her post, set on Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica, but like her fans, many of Aiello's celeb friends spotted her wearing the rock and filled her comments section with congratulations.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for congratulation
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“Congratulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congratulation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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