1
as in favorable
expressing approval
the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews
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2
as in free
not costing or charging anything
the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights
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Recent Examples of complimentary
Pre-book a 75-minute group session (59 dollars per person), which includes complimentary lockers and towels and factors in time to change into swim gear.
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New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
With spring break crowds now surging, the resort has begun restricting access to its complimentary transportation system.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Activities showcase Cempedak’s wild landscapes and seascapes, offering complimentary forest birdwatching and night walk safaris, yoga sessions, and watersports equipment, including SUP, kayaking, snorkelling, and windsurfing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
New this year, Platinum Passes include unlimited service all weekend, a dedicated drop-off spot closer to the VIP entrance and a complimentary pre-event drink.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
With spring break crowds now surging, the resort has begun restricting access to its complimentary transportation system.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Activities showcase Cempedak’s wild landscapes and seascapes, offering complimentary forest birdwatching and night walk safaris, yoga sessions, and watersports equipment, including SUP, kayaking, snorkelling, and windsurfing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
New this year, Platinum Passes include unlimited service all weekend, a dedicated drop-off spot closer to the VIP entrance and a complimentary pre-event drink.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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Downtown trees offer favorable habitat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for celebrating the holiday.—
Jason Pierce,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Give every incoming player free agency.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Moon broke free and one-timed a bouncing ball into the net for the equalizer.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Relations with friends as well as groups will be a positive experience for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Geico Auto Insurance Learn More Policy highlights Geico offers 16 discounts and a variety of optional add-ons, such as emergency roadside assistance, rental car reimbursement and mechanical breakdown insurance.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before Saturday’s game, Rice worked on his scoops with Brett Weber, the Yankees’ senior director of advance scouting and a coaching assistant, during an optional batting practice period.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gluting is ranked as the second best left-hander in Illinois in the 2027 class by Prep Baseball Report behind Benet’s Quinn Rooney, who’s a Notre Dame recruit.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But UConn, usually at its best after making halftime adjustments, immediately fell behind again in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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