#congratulations__congratulation__praise__kudos__kudo  an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
  supertype:  approval.subject_matter__commendation  a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
  subtype:  superlative  an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it"
  subtype:  encomium__eulogy__panegyric__paean  a formal expression of praise
  subtype:  recommendation.congratulations__testimonial__goodword  something that recommends (or expresses commendation)
     subtype:  character_reference__character__reference  a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all to often answered evasively"
     subtype:  puff  exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
  subtype:  compliment  a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
     subtype:  trade-last__tradelast  a compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me
     subtype:  flattery  excessive or insincere praise
        subtype:  blandishment__cajolery__palaver  flattery intended to persuade
        subtype:  blarney__coaxing__soft_soap__sweet_talk__sweettalk  flattery designed to gain favor
     subtype:  smarm__unction__fulsomeness  excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

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