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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
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
Machined steel legs and damped supports in black, wood, or even marble complement any environment, and allow users the freedom to adjust height based on clever extensions to individual legs.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
The move adds depth to the backcourt, with Barker potentially set to complement Plum, who is expected to take on more point guard duties while helping the rookie develop at shooting guard — Plum’s primary position for most of her career.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Blackmon, who would be an ideal complement to Tre’von Moehrig, has been in and out of the Colts’ lineup for years with consistent injury woes.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
Machined steel legs and damped supports in black, wood, or even marble complement any environment, and allow users the freedom to adjust height based on clever extensions to individual legs.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Originally built in 1888, the iconic building has all the hotel’s original architectural charm, complemented by modern amenities.
—AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
The move adds depth to the backcourt, with Barker potentially set to complement Plum, who is expected to take on more point guard duties while helping the rookie develop at shooting guard — Plum’s primary position for most of her career.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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The benefits of brewer’s yeast have been known for millennia and rival hair-growing supplements like biotin and folic acid.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Choosing the best magnesium supplement for you depends on your reasons for taking it and your overall health goals.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By creating programs that reduce or eliminate development fees, nonprofit organizations will have increased capacity to build more.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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This dynamic is made possible by the brain's capacity for neuroplasticity, the ability to rewire itself by forming new neural connections in response to experience.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aparicio’s late grandmother, Maria de la Paz Torres Aparicio, handcrafted dolls adorned with clothes that people left behind during the war.—
Sarah Quiñones Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, The Dwarika’s spans 2.5 acres and features 80 rooms and suites, each one adorned with original woodwork, handcrafted furnishings and thoughtful Nepalese details.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shippers and port operators have been warning of dropping import volumes for some weeks.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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More people are embracing volume, soft waves, and full bangs, and her signature blonde has become a major reference.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prime real estate aside, design lovers will be wowed by the Tadao Ando building.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Zillow’s step matters: the company is the 800-pound gorilla in residential real estate.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He was also empowered to achieve a lifestyle by design that is filled with adventure, including completing IRONMAN triathlons and diving with great white sharks.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The final cost will be set once the design is completed, said Laura Swartz, the communications director for the Department of Finance.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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It’s tastefully decorated without sacrificing comfort, with stunning natural accents and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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For the past six decades, the interior of the 3,000-seat auditorium at 1100 Third Avenue has been decorated in the colors of red and gold.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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