as in decorating
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 complementing
While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.
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Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The trio looked stunning, embodying their style while complementing one another at the awards show.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Each nail featured a different color and design, complementing her crystal gown that was made custom by Louis Vuitton.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Perfect for cozy winter meals, cinnamon enhances the natural sweetness of ingredients like squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots, while complementing robust flavors like tomato, cumin, and garlic.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
The best presents are those that bring us joy, sustenance and value over the long-term, complementing the sugar rush of short-term price spikes.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The musical production and vocal performance of both artists manage to capture the romantic essence of the song, perfectly complementing its relaxed vibe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Throughout this book, Evans also recommends complementing cannabis flavors as opposed to trying to mask them.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
According to the hotel, the goal was to craft an experience that was both whimsical and immersive —something that captured the playful, interactive essence of art while complementing the spirited food concept.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The trio looked stunning, embodying their style while complementing one another at the awards show.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Each nail featured a different color and design, complementing her crystal gown that was made custom by Louis Vuitton.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Perfect for cozy winter meals, cinnamon enhances the natural sweetness of ingredients like squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots, while complementing robust flavors like tomato, cumin, and garlic.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
The best presents are those that bring us joy, sustenance and value over the long-term, complementing the sugar rush of short-term price spikes.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The musical production and vocal performance of both artists manage to capture the romantic essence of the song, perfectly complementing its relaxed vibe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Throughout this book, Evans also recommends complementing cannabis flavors as opposed to trying to mask them.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
According to the hotel, the goal was to craft an experience that was both whimsical and immersive —something that captured the playful, interactive essence of art while complementing the spirited food concept.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
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Singing was more fun than decorating cookies.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite having broken her foot, the business mogul has been embracing the holiday season even decorating her scooter red and green.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The inviting ones adorning the tips of the Lina Bo Bardi’s Bola de Latao armchair, and the microscopic ones teasing the bottom of a Josef Hoffman fork.Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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His works include a large-scale interpretation of New Zealand's native Weta bug along the first fairway and a series of oversized dragonflies with six-foot wingspans adorning a lake by the sixth fairway.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Complementing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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