as in supplementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
the complementary contributions of the cooking and cleanup committees were essential to the success of the church barbecue
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Recent Examples of complementary
Regardless of your home aesthetic, the light amber hue is complementary with just about any style.
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Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
Good complementary football with the other two phases.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4
Testing/Screenings
Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.
—Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
Related Articles For the occasion, Good gave wintertime dressing a sensual spin, opting for a coordinated look and complementary jacket.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
Good complementary football with the other two phases.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4
Testing/Screenings
Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.
—Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
Related Articles For the occasion, Good gave wintertime dressing a sensual spin, opting for a coordinated look and complementary jacket.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for complementary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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Gavin Haase scored 11 points in a supplementary role, and Jai Wadhwani contributed eight.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beyond standard financial statements, consider preparing supplementary materials that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to your industry.—
Ivan Lunegov,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The special relationship between belay partners is what elevates climbing from a myopic pursuit of personal excellence to a reciprocal experience.—
Lucie Hanes,
Outside Online,
18 Jan. 2025
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Many CEOs worry about the potential of large-scale tariffs to trigger reciprocal trade wars and inflation, as well as the inflationary implications of immigration policy turbulence.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Neymar has left Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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And with respect to Latin America, Trump will remain myopically fixated on securitizing the U.S.-Mexico border, forgoing the opportunity to collaborate on issues of mutual concern, such as transnational crime and climate change.—
Michael Brenes,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Complementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementary. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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