as in supplementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
the complementary contributions of the cooking and cleanup committees were essential to the success of the church barbecue
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Recent Examples of complementary
Two complementary factors are more likely important.
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Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
There are several reasons Marshall, who was a desirable player for rival teams at the trade deadline, could be a complementary piece next to Flagg.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Hana Getachew’s brand is based in New York and gives a modern twist to textiles you’d find in Ethiopia, including this pillow adorned with a hot pink base color and complementary orange pattern.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Norman Powell scores more as a complementary component.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
There are several reasons Marshall, who was a desirable player for rival teams at the trade deadline, could be a complementary piece next to Flagg.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Hana Getachew’s brand is based in New York and gives a modern twist to textiles you’d find in Ethiopia, including this pillow adorned with a hot pink base color and complementary orange pattern.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Norman Powell scores more as a complementary component.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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Despite these challenges, petalite is emerging as a promising supplementary resource to help diversify lithium supply chains and support long-term energy transition goals.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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State lawmakers have set up potential supplementary funding from a car rental fee and oil and gas companies.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, experts say this differs from true, healthy, and reciprocal love that grows from actually knowing each other—not projecting your ideals onto a promising crush.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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The gratitude is not always reciprocal, at least not from clubs.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dreher’s excitement about the pilgrims turned out to be mutual.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Police Department officials announced on Friday that officer Blayne Newton has resigned from the department through a mutual separation agreement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Complementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementary. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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