as in adorned
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 complemented
Apicius wrote of the importance of balance in brining, using spices like dill, mustard seed, and coriander seed to create complex flavors that complemented meals.
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
As a junior in basketball, Grunloh complemented being a strong 3-point shooter by working on drives to the basket.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
First, there’s the two-inch suspension lift that’s complemented by 33-inch BF Goodrich tires.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Dedicated maîtres de maison and private chefs will curate personalized stays, complemented by a beach bar and welcome pavilion.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Further afield, in Europe, old-world wines from France and Italy are complemented by fairy-tale-like settings cloaked in cypress trees and lavender fields.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
An abundance of footage of cables being made and loaded on the ships is complemented by shots of water, nature and stock imagery.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That focus is complemented with enhanced food and beverage offerings and music.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
As a junior in basketball, Grunloh complemented being a strong 3-point shooter by working on drives to the basket.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
First, there’s the two-inch suspension lift that’s complemented by 33-inch BF Goodrich tires.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Dedicated maîtres de maison and private chefs will curate personalized stays, complemented by a beach bar and welcome pavilion.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Further afield, in Europe, old-world wines from France and Italy are complemented by fairy-tale-like settings cloaked in cypress trees and lavender fields.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
An abundance of footage of cables being made and loaded on the ships is complemented by shots of water, nature and stock imagery.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That focus is complemented with enhanced food and beverage offerings and music.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
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Furnishings are from local vintage markets, while tabletops and bar fronts are adorned with local marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, even in this context—even as Sisqo adorned a song about thongs with baroque strings and extravagant chord modulations—Full Moon stands above.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Denim is embossed, treated with laser and decorated with co-branded trims.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because if not for that potential off-ramp of failing in the play-in and stumbling into the lottery, then the possibility of even more of this — a best-of-seven opening-round playoff series against an opponent that Wednesday night completed a 4-0 regular-season sweep.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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