The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word EULOGY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result EULOGY
- Speech extolling a group we’ve left?
- Record kept in Brussels may finally produce encomium
- Praise for reforming ugly, heartless ogre
- Around close of funeral eg you possibly get this?
- Tribute to you, it’s said, over record year
- Parting words
- It may be said to be highly complimentary
- Tribute union of nations added to record, ultimate in bravery
- Praise gained from trade association journal upon end of display
- Praise European Union's record with extreme sincerity
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The straight part
We know that "It may be said to be highly complimentary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it may be said to be highly complimentary = eulogy.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EULOGY mean?
EULOGY noun- An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
- Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.