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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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The colors look fresh and modern and are a nice complement to the Orrefors crystal controls, a light-catching option on the XC90.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
This is Carlile’s most potent song and her visceral vocals complemented by the background sounds of SistaStrings, brought pathos to the show.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With a full complement of K-9 officers ready for service this year, Idleburg points out the Sheriff’s Office continues to look for new-entry deputies and lateral hires.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The colors look fresh and modern and are a nice complement to the Orrefors crystal controls, a light-catching option on the XC90.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Very finely laced foliage complements flowers that are mostly sky blue but occasionally royal blue.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
This is Carlile’s most potent song and her visceral vocals complemented by the background sounds of SistaStrings, brought pathos to the show.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Lastly, if a person experiences unpredictable menstrual migraines, their provider may advise a magnesium supplement.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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The death toll in a listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplement shakes distributed at nursing homes and hospitals has risen to 12, according to a Food and Drug Administration update shared Monday.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Companies with a stronger balance sheet and cash piles also have the capacity to buy out firms in a weaker position as a form of investment, said Lah.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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But this turns out to be one of the most hectic and trying of shifts: The surgical ward is at capacity, the nursing crew understaffed, and an emergency operation claims the attention of an on-call doctor.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In some guest rooms and suites not already adorned with original frescoes, walls were painted with sweeping landscapes, their hazy greens and ecrus a nod to the bucolic murals of Pompeian villas.—
Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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More specifically, though, the jerseys were adorned with Aston Villa’s crest.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Of course, centuries of bizarre medical solutions have proven that a small volume of patients can seemingly recover from almost any condition regardless of whatever crackpot solution is administered.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
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And it's also helped offer some other options to take some of the volume of passengers out of some places that may have a little difficulty managing their tourism flows.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Everyone capable of helping with air defense must work to enhance the protection of human life.—
Joe Edwards,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Next-gen remote communications: Developing technologies to foster emotional connections between people who are physically apart, enhancing screen time for individual growth and social connections.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Off the field, Jones revolutionized how NFL teams approached sponsorships, licensing, stadiums, hospitality and real estate.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zoom out: The depressed commercial real estate market isn't helping.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The layoffs, which the company expects to complete substantially by the end of the second quarter, are estimated to net $210 million in savings this year and full-year savings of $300 million in 2026.—
Deborah Sophia,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Zip makes software that organizes and orchestrates the complex processes of procurement, visualizing the steps necessary for a business to complete a purchase.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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After passing through strict security and pacing across a splendid inner courtyard, there are views of spacious and sumptuously decorated rooms before entering the chandelier lit Senate restaurant.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The actress had her signature long nails on display, this time decorated with elaborate white and black designs with swirls of different shades of green as well as rhinestones.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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