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
Velvet Spa at Ambiente, a luxury resort that opened to instant buzz in 2023, offers standout treatments, a sauna with views and complimentary champagne on an observation deck.
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New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Book Now The hotel is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World's SLH Club loyalty program, where members receive special rates, flexible check-in and check-out times, and complimentary WiFi.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Make a reservation for your birthday and get a complimentary slice of cake – Opera or Hummingbird.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Platinum entry, which includes front-of-stage viewing and complimentary dining and bars, costs $2,370.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Book Now The hotel is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World's SLH Club loyalty program, where members receive special rates, flexible check-in and check-out times, and complimentary WiFi.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Make a reservation for your birthday and get a complimentary slice of cake – Opera or Hummingbird.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Platinum entry, which includes front-of-stage viewing and complimentary dining and bars, costs $2,370.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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So, all in all, hair questions seem like a favorable thing.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Political stability, a favorable family-office regime, independent courts, and Mandarin fluency made Singapore a natural draw for China's super-rich.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Alvarado said that, to her, the holiday means being free.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Looking for a free mini puzzle?—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These offer a helpful guide to behaviors with positive effects.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reviews in the market have been overwhelmingly positive.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And battery life is better, the Mini 5 Pro gets 36 minutes per charge with its standard battery and 52 minutes of flight time with an optional extended life cell, up from 45 minutes for the Mini 4 Pro.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The extra point was good but there was a holding penalty on the Rebels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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