complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 
1
a
: expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
b
: favorable
the novel received complimentary reviews
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
Synonyms
Examples of complimentary in a Sentence
Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.
—
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
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State of play: The city of Tempe is celebrating the anniversary Sunday from 11am-2pm with live music, complimentary kayak and pedal boat rentals and free commemorative State Forty Eight t-shirts for the first 500 people.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Enroll in a complimentary 12 months of credit monitoring at no cost.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Each ticket purchase comes with a complimentary Black Irish welcome cocktail.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
With world-class dining; complimentary premium spirits, fine wine, and caviar; free Wi-Fi powered by Starlink; plus memorable signature events, nothing is overlooked in pursuit of an unparalleled journey to the most exceptional places on Earth.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Enroll in a complimentary 12 months of credit monitoring at no cost.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Each ticket purchase comes with a complimentary Black Irish welcome cocktail.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
With world-class dining; complimentary premium spirits, fine wine, and caviar; free Wi-Fi powered by Starlink; plus memorable signature events, nothing is overlooked in pursuit of an unparalleled journey to the most exceptional places on Earth.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
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