1
as in favorable
expressing approval
the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews
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2
as in free
not costing or charging anything
the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights
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Recent Examples of complimentary
Emirates does complimentary hotels and meals in Dubai, but the logistics are trickier (explained below).
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
According to Delta, first-class passengers enjoy exclusive benefits such as priority boarding, complimentary drinks and more comfortable seating.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The company immediately offered him a complimentary shopping spree at their store.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Both Trump and Johnson have been notably complimentary toward each other, particularly in recent weeks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
According to Delta, first-class passengers enjoy exclusive benefits such as priority boarding, complimentary drinks and more comfortable seating.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The company immediately offered him a complimentary shopping spree at their store.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Both Trump and Johnson have been notably complimentary toward each other, particularly in recent weeks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
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Picture a future where devices not only interpret your words but also recognize emotional cues, adapt to your preferences, anticipate needs and support you in creating favorable outcomes at home or work.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a dig at OpenAI — even when the news item in question is supposed to be favorable to President Trump.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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To get a free copy of their book Home to Home Local Edition – Kansas City Metro, Kansas and Missouri, just call the office.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Also last month, Los Angeles County's public health department confirmed two cats tested positive for bird flu after drinking raw milk from the Raw Farm dairy in California's Central Valley.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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Healthcare was the only positive sector, up +0.18%, while consumer discretionary fell -3.43%, real estate fell -2.29, and consumer staples fell -2.09%.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Tickets for Mega Millions are $2 each, with an optional $1 Megaplier to increase non-jackpot prizes.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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At their core, risotto recipes are quite humble, calling for rice, broth, aromatics (often some type of onion and garlic), and optional mix-ins like cheese, vegetables, wine, and meat.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Boyd may have tried to explain the situation, but pushing a coach, or anyone for that matter, is never a good look.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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