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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
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
These fun pops of color are perfect for summer days by the pool, or the complement Gen Alpha’s version of a preppy outfit.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025
Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Why gold demand surged While the dollar or the euro isn’t going away anytime soon, Doshi said the demand for real hard assets that complement fiat currency rose over the last few decades as global debt and governments’ share of that debt has increased.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The RiNo Made program is also a complement to the art district’s NO VACANCY program, which is another artist residency program that gives artists access to older buildings typically slated for demolition or adaptive reuse.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
These fun pops of color are perfect for summer days by the pool, or the complement Gen Alpha’s version of a preppy outfit.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
To kick off her bridal era, Swift styled her Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond with strappy tan heels and a dress that perfectly complemented the effortless, polished, and slightly vintage feel of her engagement ring: the Striped Silk-Blend Dress by Polo Ralph Lauren.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Why gold demand surged While the dollar or the euro isn’t going away anytime soon, Doshi said the demand for real hard assets that complement fiat currency rose over the last few decades as global debt and governments’ share of that debt has increased.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Although a few selections are priced with supplements, the $135 per-person three-course prix-fixe menu is an excellent value for the quality of the meal and the spectacular dining experience.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Manufacturers are responsible for supplements’ safety and proper labeling.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The automaker has slowed production and delayed capacity expansions at factories in China, Reuters reported in June.—
Qiaoyi Li,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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For a commodity producer where scale is essential, these challenges raise concerns about future growth capacity and revenue generation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The script adorns its skein of criminal dealings with idiosyncratic action, too.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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Inside, colorful portraits of the actor Steve McQueen and the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat adorn the walls, and an ’80s soundtrack (Peter Gabriel, Simply Red, the Pretenders) provides a quiet rock background.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Portugal hasn’t seen the same volume of protests as Spain, where Barcelona’s 1.6 million residents hosted 26 million tourists in 2024, but Lisbon was among the cities participating in the June demonstrations.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Once completed, the facility’s capacity will increase by 50 percent, reaching an annual volume of 300,000 cubic meters of sawn timber.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ongoing mission is to elevate public safety and rescue operations, using technology to enhance how communities respond to the needs of their most vulnerable citizens.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The university converted about half of it into real estate.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Drake Dominates the Rap Streaming Songs Chart The Rap Streaming Songs chart only features 15 spaces, and this week Drake claims one-third of all available real estate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The former Colorado Buffaloes' standout was able to complete 17 of his 29 preseason passes for 152 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The first phase of the 11-story hospital, which will occupy a site of about 1.7 hectares of a larger 2.9-hectare property, will be completed by 2027, Mayapada said in a statement.—
Ardian Wibisono,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Country Music Hall of Fame member Minnie Pearl's straw hat, decorated with cloth flowers and dangling $1.98 price tag, worn at her Opry debut in 1940.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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The one in the decorating room was blocked by a prep table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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