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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
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 complement
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The plush fleece iteration of the Lululemon best-seller is the perfect complement to a chilly evening look or a basic outfit that needs a little bit of extra flair.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Nora Colomer
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Considering Chelsea’s attacking approach under Maresca, a late runner into the box complements their focus on attacking the wide areas through their isolated wingers.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The lightness of the carrots makes for a lovely complement to the hearty roast chicken, too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The plush fleece iteration of the Lululemon best-seller is the perfect complement to a chilly evening look or a basic outfit that needs a little bit of extra flair.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Verb
The chair is available in olive green or cream linen and will complement various home decor styles.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Considering Chelsea’s attacking approach under Maresca, a late runner into the box complements their focus on attacking the wide areas through their isolated wingers.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Daytime sleepiness is another one of the more common side effects that can happen with melatonin supplement use.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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They may not be sold next to standard supplements like magnesium and creatine in stores, but they’re practically being put on the same shelf by the upper echelons of Hollywood.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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As the President is clearly aware, adversaries like China are preparing to surpass the United States in nuclear power capacity, rapidly building reactors while forming a strong base of expertise to improve their nuclear technology.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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This lowers physical obstructions, boosts stability, and even opens the door to higher memory capacities.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
Verb
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It’s carved from a snaking mulberry branch and adorned with microchips, with a C.P.U. fan and a small desk clock embedded in the smoothly polished wood near its head.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Signature lines from the production adorn the entry wall, a remote control signals a projector to show films from the 1960’s, the musical’s era, including Cool Hand Luke and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starring the main character’s idol Paul Newman.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This enables organizations to test faster, handle larger volumes of code and functional requirements, and address the unique challenges posed by AI applications.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Though there are 16 volumes of comic book material to pull from, Heinberg was quickly reminded of how much Dream is actually involved.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Once streaming became viable, Blockbuster chose to continue locations instead, ultimately saddling itself with a huge, expensive real estate footprint that wasn't drawing people in.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The commercial real estate investor expects to start construction as soon as its permits are approved by the city of San Diego and complete the work in six to eight months, likely by early 2026, BH Properties President Jim Brooks told the Union-Tribune.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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After a double by Aliyah Binford and infield single by Lexie Brady put runners at the corners, Ole Miss successfully completed a double steal.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Leadership Northwest Indiana program completed The Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest recently graduated its 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana program cohort.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Read Next World 1,400-year-old crown — still decorated with insect wings — found in South Korea May 22, 2025 1:16 PM Read Next World Students locate ancient Roman army camp beyond empire’s northern border.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with mothers awarded the honorary title of Mother Heroine and families decorated with the Order of Parental...—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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