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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The seats also have the usual complement of features, power adjustments to a memory function, and multiple heat options to top-quality lumbar support.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Ty, who grew up in Breckenridge, also has eyes on other high-end outdoor doohickeys to complement the Skyloft Van.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
At this stage, the team's focus is less on wins and losses and more on determining which players, if any, can serve as long-term complements to Paige Bueckers.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The seats also have the usual complement of features, power adjustments to a memory function, and multiple heat options to top-quality lumbar support.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the center's garden, during fall, the fothergilla will turn fire orange, which will be complemented by the deep red of the azaleas.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Ty, who grew up in Breckenridge, also has eyes on other high-end outdoor doohickeys to complement the Skyloft Van.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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The fatty acid is available as a supplement.—
Lindsay Cook,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of Jordan’s patients have had good luck with supplements containing an herb called maca.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company was also finding ways to increase overall storage capacity with existing hardware as well as providing new hardware with greater storage capacity in the same rack space.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In a test setting, the fluid enabled a battery pack to be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in under ten minutes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dainty gold buckles adorn the soft suede straps that will hold your feet firmly in place, and the square toe design offers room for your toes to sit comfortably without feeling squished.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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American craft beer, for example, has grown over the last 30 years to take nearly 15% of US beer sales by volume.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Buying Hawaii In 2012, Ellison bought 98% of the island of Lanai from David Murdock, the CEO of Dole Food Company and owner of real estate holding company, Castle & Cooke.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, a 2022 study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston University focused on returns for public pension plans that invest in a mix of public and alternative private assets, like private equity and real estate.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chambliss has completed 19 of 25 passes for 319 yards in his first start since transferring from the Division II level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Renovation of the west wing, which includes the dining hall, kitchen and clinic offices, was completed over the summer.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Families can enjoy painting a watercolor on the terrace with local artist Nancy Willis or a cookie-decorating class with Pastry Chef Celine Plano.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its reversible design offers you the unique opportunity to decorate with the seasons—the lighter side for spring and summer and the darker to capture the moodiness of fall and winter.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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