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
The two-story suite is complemented with floor-to-ceiling windows and a colorful triangular chandelier that refracts and reflects different patterns of light across the two-story living area throughout the day.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
By then, a heavier system is expected, with low pressure complemented by a cold front.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Jolie complemented her new hair with a very on-trend naked dress.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The fabric is complemented with gold hardware, giving the bag an elevated look that pairs well with your more stylish outfits—not just loungewear.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
His aura both overpowered her and complemented her own.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Over the years, the pair has assembled a real estate portfolio anchored by a compound in Calabasas, California, and complemented by everything from island retreats in Hawaii to suburban hideaways in Maryland.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
The Committee was also complemented by General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra, who was selected from a group of talented peers and had firsthand experience managing an effective transition.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
This story was complemented by el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
By then, a heavier system is expected, with low pressure complemented by a cold front.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Jolie complemented her new hair with a very on-trend naked dress.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The fabric is complemented with gold hardware, giving the bag an elevated look that pairs well with your more stylish outfits—not just loungewear.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
His aura both overpowered her and complemented her own.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Over the years, the pair has assembled a real estate portfolio anchored by a compound in Calabasas, California, and complemented by everything from island retreats in Hawaii to suburban hideaways in Maryland.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
The Committee was also complemented by General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra, who was selected from a group of talented peers and had firsthand experience managing an effective transition.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
This story was complemented by el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
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Lady Gaga, meanwhile, sported a blue flamenco dress by Luar, adorned with a brooch modeled on Puerto Rico’s national flower, the Flor de Maga.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Diana decorated her marital home with cheerful, cozy furniture, crafting a high-English space with designer Dudley Poplak.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The tech executive already had a deep background in basketball as his sons were decorated players at nearby San Ramon Valley.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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How the Study Worked In the study, 72 inactive adults with panic disorder who weren’t taking medications as treatment completed a 12-week program of brief intermittent intense exercise or relaxation training.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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On New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani completed his inauguration festivities and departed for Brooklyn.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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