as in adorned
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 complemented
The interior is its own visual tour de force, combining exposed and painted carbon fiber, leather, and Alcantara complemented by the dashboard’s analog artistry.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
This article was complemented with El Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Hackford complemented her evening attire with a black tuxedo and a matching bowtie.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
North's dress was a custom Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci design, complemented by combat boots with bright white laces.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The cozy yet dynamic pub with guest rooms highlights the building’s original character with beams, wood floors, and open fireplaces, complemented by contemporary touches.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
An outdoor chef’s kitchen is complemented by a fireplace, Jacuzzi, fireside pit and swing.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
These experiments didn’t replace theory but complemented it, with new results washing between the two modes of investigation.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
This article was complemented with El Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Hackford complemented her evening attire with a black tuxedo and a matching bowtie.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
North's dress was a custom Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci design, complemented by combat boots with bright white laces.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The cozy yet dynamic pub with guest rooms highlights the building’s original character with beams, wood floors, and open fireplaces, complemented by contemporary touches.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
An outdoor chef’s kitchen is complemented by a fireplace, Jacuzzi, fireside pit and swing.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
These experiments didn’t replace theory but complemented it, with new results washing between the two modes of investigation.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
Verb
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The decor reflects the brand’s six pillars, from the deep red carpets to the (seemingly necessary for all whisky brands these days) partially copper walls, which are also decorated with artwork from Sir Peter Blake and David Carson.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Zendaya sported a see-through little black dress decorated with floral embroidery and ruffles, layering it underneath a glittery floor-length coat complete with satin bell sleeves.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Trump first pushed for the creation of the garden in 2020 through an executive order so that it could be completed by July 4, 2026.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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