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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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
These both are fine complements to the Hydrangea Blue color that debuted last year and is still on sale.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The kitchen, the center of life in the apartment, is in a rustic red that complements the large custom table and the Alicante marble credenza.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
No one player will be able to replace the left-handed Soto, whose incredible combination of on-base skills and power proved to be a perfect complement to Judge’s right-handed bat.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
These both are fine complements to the Hydrangea Blue color that debuted last year and is still on sale.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Consider the neckline and length Be sure to pick shirts that complement your personal style.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The kitchen, the center of life in the apartment, is in a rustic red that complements the large custom table and the Alicante marble credenza.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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In 2023, almost 350,000 pregnant women in Afghanistan received a full course of the supplements.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Overall, experts recommend being cautious of elderberry supplements.—
Korin Miller,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Classroom capacities, historical trends and demographic shifts all can change the makeup of a school’s student population.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, the shoulders have an incredible capacity for multiplanar function, offering a great deal of flexibility and range of motion.—
Matt Parrott,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For his landmark show, the stars showed up to lend their support: Padukone opened proceedings in an all-white ensemble adorned with necklaces, including a crucifix from Mukherjee’s jewelry line.—
Riddhi Doshi,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 1993, at the 35th Grammy Awards, Janet Jackson made a statement by wearing an all-white suit adorned with a red ribbon, symbolizing her support in raising awareness about the AIDS epidemic.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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He is also known for his avant-garde silhouettes that incorporate exaggerated and twisting volumes.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Net booking volume for trips to Thailand fell 15.6% from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20 from the previous week, after news of the rescue of Wang from a scamming compound along the Thai-Myanmar border this month, according to the marketing agency China Trading Desk.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Beckham has been a brand ambassador for Tudor since 2017 and has been seen wearing a wide range of Tudor models in various settings, using his style and status to enhance Tudor’s image and reach.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2025
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For students, the key is to leverage these tools thoughtfully—to enhance, not replace, their authentic efforts.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Wendy Bowman Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Climate Museum has found a permanent home in a new real estate development on New York City's West Side near Hudson Yards.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Carolina would still have approximately $26 million of cap space left over with five forwards, three defensemen and one goalie left to add to complete a full 23-man roster.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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On Denver’s first drive against the Bills, Nix completed a 43-yard touchdown pass to Franklin.—
Ryan McFadden,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The thermal baths are also connected to a banquet room decorated with elaborate frescoes that was announced last spring.—
Julia Binswanger,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Pompeii: a dining room decorated with characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan war has emerged from the new excavations BBC News.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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