as in decorating
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 complementing
Her dark tresses were swept into a sleek updo, showcasing a pair of $30,000 diamond drop earrings from Fernando Jorge, complementing a matching $11,000 ring.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Beige carpet brings warmth and timeless appeal, complementing a wide range of interior styles.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Adding these pieces helps ground your space and add a pop of color, texture, and dimension while complementing your existing décor — and can totally transform a room.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Real-time decision-making necessitates robust edge infrastructure, complementing cloud capabilities.
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Todd Edmunds,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The system has entered operational service and forms a central component of Israel’s multi-layered missile defense network, complementing both lower and higher altitude defenses.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
It’s known for complementing every skin tone, and its sheer coverage adds just the right amount of pigment.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
The smoky eyes of Duchess Birgitte of Gloucester The Duchess paired her vivid lips—painted in a bright shade of pink, very close to coral—with anthracite-toned eyelids, perfectly complementing her playful silver hairstyle.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Much of it will come when the wind picks up at night, complementing California’s abundant daytime solar power, and batteries, which discharge for a few hours around sunset.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Beige carpet brings warmth and timeless appeal, complementing a wide range of interior styles.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Adding these pieces helps ground your space and add a pop of color, texture, and dimension while complementing your existing décor — and can totally transform a room.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Real-time decision-making necessitates robust edge infrastructure, complementing cloud capabilities.
—
Todd Edmunds,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The system has entered operational service and forms a central component of Israel’s multi-layered missile defense network, complementing both lower and higher altitude defenses.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
It’s known for complementing every skin tone, and its sheer coverage adds just the right amount of pigment.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
The smoky eyes of Duchess Birgitte of Gloucester The Duchess paired her vivid lips—painted in a bright shade of pink, very close to coral—with anthracite-toned eyelids, perfectly complementing her playful silver hairstyle.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Much of it will come when the wind picks up at night, complementing California’s abundant daytime solar power, and batteries, which discharge for a few hours around sunset.
—
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
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The decision also reflected a larger change in the way Taylor thought about decorating.
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Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
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The timing of this stellar event is especially striking given that this aurora forecast also happens to coincide with the rising of the full Strawberry Moon, adorning the night sky Monday evening.
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Fans have also indulged in a more modern Scottish tradition, adorning statues in both cities with traffic cones.
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Because of this, the Mandala Healing Center places significant emphasis on aftercare planning and alumni community engagement designed to help clients maintain stability after completing formal treatment programs.
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In Arizona, applicants completing the federal form that do not provide citizenship proof may be registered as voting in only federal elections, but are not eligible to vote for president or by mail.
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This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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“Complementing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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