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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Here is how world leaders have reacted to the news that Prevost will be succeeding Pope Francis.
United States
U.S. President Donald Trump, who attended Francis’ funeral in April, posted his congratulations to Prevost on Truth Social.
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 8 May 2025
When Maren Morris publicly came out as bisexual in June 2024, fans and fellow artists alike shared their messages of congratulations for the singer-songwriter.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 7 May 2025
If your idea of a ticket to paradise means being knee deep in the water somewhere (and that somewhere is the beach), congratulations because you've officially been granted membership to the Southern Beach Lovers Club.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe offered cautious congratulations to the prime minister despite his province voting uniformly for the Conservatives, save one seat in the district of Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River that went red.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 8 May 2025
When Maren Morris publicly came out as bisexual in June 2024, fans and fellow artists alike shared their messages of congratulations for the singer-songwriter.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 7 May 2025
If your idea of a ticket to paradise means being knee deep in the water somewhere (and that somewhere is the beach), congratulations because you've officially been granted membership to the Southern Beach Lovers Club.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe offered cautious congratulations to the prime minister despite his province voting uniformly for the Conservatives, save one seat in the district of Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River that went red.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Congratulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congratulation. Accessed 16 May. 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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