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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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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
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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
Verb
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The bathhouse, adorned with intricate mosaics and featuring hot, warm, and cold rooms, resembles a spa-like retreat, and could be the largest thermal complex found yet in a private residence in Pompeii.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The silver piece is adorned with a cross and the iconography of a chapel and is more than 1,000 years old, the museum said in a Jan. 15 Facebook post.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Perry, famous for his volume as a producer, has also turned the titles around swiftly compared to other overall creators at Netflix.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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Keyword Research Find out what your audience is searching for and prioritize keywords with high potential—those with strong search volume but manageable competition.—
Jorge Castro,
Forbes,
17 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
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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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Today, that spiritual vernacular endures in the western Indian state of Gujarat, where Serie Architects have completed its own contemporary homage: the new Raj Sabhagruh, centerpiece of the nearly 250-acre Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
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 31 Jan. 2025.
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