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
Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
This article was complemented with el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Woven leather styles and relaxed shoulder bags complemented the clothes instead of competing with them.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The space is complemented by custom macramé panels shaping the LV flower from rope, reflecting coastal and nautical elements.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The bottoms, on the other hand, have a relaxed fit and a wide-leg design that can easily be complemented with sandals, low chunky heels, espadrilles, or a cute pair of tennis shoes.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This 1953 Corvette restomod features a custom chassis from the Roadster Shop as its foundation, which is then fit with a 670 hp V-8—from Michigan’s Lingenfelter Performance Engineering—mated to an automatic transmission and complemented by a Borla exhaust setup.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The mobility system is complemented by an adjustable telescopic aluminum handle with an ergonomic grip.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Each property is centered around a massive freshwater pool and complemented with on-site dining.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
This article was complemented with el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Woven leather styles and relaxed shoulder bags complemented the clothes instead of competing with them.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The space is complemented by custom macramé panels shaping the LV flower from rope, reflecting coastal and nautical elements.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The bottoms, on the other hand, have a relaxed fit and a wide-leg design that can easily be complemented with sandals, low chunky heels, espadrilles, or a cute pair of tennis shoes.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This 1953 Corvette restomod features a custom chassis from the Roadster Shop as its foundation, which is then fit with a 670 hp V-8—from Michigan’s Lingenfelter Performance Engineering—mated to an automatic transmission and complemented by a Borla exhaust setup.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The mobility system is complemented by an adjustable telescopic aluminum handle with an ergonomic grip.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Each property is centered around a massive freshwater pool and complemented with on-site dining.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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Models’ hair — some adorned with a colorful butterfly — at Sean Suen looked windswept.
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The stage was decorated with Bosnian colored lights — blue, white and yellow — at one end.
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One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk.
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Post-production on the series, a collaboration between Blackstone Publishing and Otherworld Media, which is behind the cinematic sound design for the audio play, was completed in January 2026.
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Next to the pitch were tents artificially heated to a minimum of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, where players completed fitness tests on exercise bikes while staff measured their performance.
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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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