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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Download our complimentary Predictions guide, which covers more of our top technology and security predictions for 2025.
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Forrester, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The site also runs a complimentary art advisory service, where a team of curators will build a collection for you based on your taste or space.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
State of play: The city of Tempe is celebrating the anniversary Sunday from 11am-2pm with live music, complimentary kayak and pedal boat rentals and free commemorative State Forty Eight t-shirts for the first 500 people.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Enroll in a complimentary 12 months of credit monitoring at no cost.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Forrester, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The site also runs a complimentary art advisory service, where a team of curators will build a collection for you based on your taste or space.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
State of play: The city of Tempe is celebrating the anniversary Sunday from 11am-2pm with live music, complimentary kayak and pedal boat rentals and free commemorative State Forty Eight t-shirts for the first 500 people.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Enroll in a complimentary 12 months of credit monitoring at no cost.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Likewise, Google Drive is an Editors' Choice for its generous free tier and robust online productivity suite.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Massive, inflationary government spending, especially spending that smacks of bribery — to buy votes with free stuff — simply does not sit well with most Americans.Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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Travelers sicked by the virus in Africa have tested positive for the version in Germany, India, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Heading into the selection show for this year’s NCAA Tournament, Franks was still positive.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The price of the base model is kept low by forgoing some amenities, but these are readily available as optional convenience packages.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Add in a pinch of salt (optional splash of vinegar) and bring to a boil 2.Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Small Pockets of Cover Similarly, other small pockets of cover can be good, too.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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