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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
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 complement
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
Weekenders are a low-cost, high-impact complement to full-time fostering—and potentially a powerful antidote to intergenerational disconnection.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Its sleek design includes convenient front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack, complementing the array of Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Reynolds being back means the Padres have the full complement of eight relievers during Suarez’s suspension and will likely have nine on Saturday and Sunday in Cincinnati.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
Weekenders are a low-cost, high-impact complement to full-time fostering—and potentially a powerful antidote to intergenerational disconnection.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
Tech advancements: The flying taxis, which take off like helicopters and fly like planes, are part of a broader push for innovation at MIA, complementing recent tech initiatives like autonomous wheelchairs and navigation apps for the visually impaired.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Its sleek design includes convenient front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack, complementing the array of Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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So, what makes Korean collagen supplements particularly special?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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On their newest ships, Category One cabins are now designed specifically for solo travelers—with no single supplement.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Just as the performance chair demands planning, metrics, and strategy, the capacity chair demands infrastructure.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And the facility is expected to get more crowded — eventually having capacity for about 3,000 detainees.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The pop-up, located on the ground floor, will offer several customization services, where clients can choose to have accessories adorned with lucky symbols such as stars, bees and shamrocks.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Roth will spend the next week rehearsing, but has arrived at our meeting dressed très chic in a Dries Van Noten ivory top with sculptural pleating, a black straight skirt and pointed heels from Saint Laurent, and a small bag adorned with a Claude Lalanne bronze flower.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Noun
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What is likely to change, however, is the volume of applicants and employees who use low-THC cannabis legally.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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To be included in the index, stocks must be traded in the U.S. with sufficient daily volume and a market capitalization greater than $50 million.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Dubai’s luxury real estate market soared to a new record.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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As global electricity demand surges—driven by AI data centers, electric vehicles, and industrial electrification—private equity firms are racing to secure the most valuable real estate for renewables.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Investigators are seeking permission to exchange information between the police department and medical examiner's office to complete the work.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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The organization had completed a preliminary audit that found at least $150,000 was missing or unaccounted for, the criminal complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Amazon Basics Fluted Ceramic Round Planter This early Prime Day deal is perfect for decorating your outdoor table with lush greenery and flowers.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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His striking work, Protest, depicts the bloodshed of Sri Lanka’s long civil war, using books that are charred or rendered illegible, often decorated with symbolic or figurative objects, like toy-soldier figurines marching across a soiled page.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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