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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
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
That would be the superstar’s full complement of acoustic guitars, which have obsessed fans since the tour began in March 2023, and which now can finally, officially all be seen in one place.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
As for foliage, stick to plants with silvery leaves to complement these soft-toned florals.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But the full complement of judges on the 5th Circuit agreed to rehear the case and in a July decision, sided with the challengers in a 9-7 vote.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
That would be the superstar’s full complement of acoustic guitars, which have obsessed fans since the tour began in March 2023, and which now can finally, officially all be seen in one place.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The company’s independence and edgy brand has differentiated it from programmers trying to complement live games with docu fare.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
As for foliage, stick to plants with silvery leaves to complement these soft-toned florals.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
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Does your performance supplement contain a side of the main ingredient in Viagra?Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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These supplements can cause side effects and interact with certain medications.Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Vaziri Law Group did a study to see which EVs are most unreliable in the cold, looking at the different electric car’s battery range reduction, average accidents during winter over three years, average charging time, and battery capacity.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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The very first 2025 Nissan Murano rolled off the assembly line in Middle Tennessee this week as the company's stock continues to drop and plans for reducing overall production capacity move forward.Hadley Hitson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Clooney spared no accessory, adorning her look with gold dangling earrings, gold-and-white bangles, and a pair of oversized square sunglasses.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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And that tree is typically adorned with real candles.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The sheer volume of updates—over half a million annually—highlights the complexity and difficulty in keeping track of relevant information, especially when only a small fraction pertains directly to the payments sector and an even smaller subset demands action.Roseanne Spagnuolo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The volume of 196 pages features 150 illustrations and is housed in a luxury clamshell case and covered in the Loro Piana Tela Sergio fabric, crafted from cotton and linen.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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But teams’ social media posts are also typically used to enhance marketing and generate fan interest, which are purposes that could cut against a fair use defense.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Prince William is enhancing his role as a statesman by meeting with President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Jill Biden in Paris on December 7.Simon Perry, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The pair launched their own real estate brokerage firm, Official, in 2022, according to Business Insider.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Raj Kumar and Kishin RK—the father and son partners behind one of Singapore’s biggest commercial landlords—are setting up a family office in Abu Dhabi to tap growing real estate and asset management opportunities in the Middle East.Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Once the prisoner exchange is completed, the two groups will then sprint to join their companies on opposite sides of the stadium to watch the game.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Boston Red Sox might not be done adding to their pitching staff despite recently completing a blockbuster trade for left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Don’t Neglect the Base Just as the ornaments that decorate your tree can have a big impact on the overall look and feel of your artificial tree, so too is what’s underneath all those branches.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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The American mall and Spencer’s: A symbiotic relationship In 1982, decorated CBS News reporter Charles Kuralt rode an escalator to the top level of a Midwestern shopping center.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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