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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
Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
That the hosts ended the afternoon with a full complement of players will no doubt have vexed Stockport on their trip back across the border after James McClean was fortunate to see yellow rather than red for a crude first-half challenge on Hills.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The company said Edge Impulse’s artificial intelligence platform will complement its offerings in the Internet of Things segment to support software and hardware developers.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The circular buckle is the perfect complement to the shoe’s rounded toe.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
That the hosts ended the afternoon with a full complement of players will no doubt have vexed Stockport on their trip back across the border after James McClean was fortunate to see yellow rather than red for a crude first-half challenge on Hills.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Each of Forest’s attacking quartet brings something different to the table, but their skill sets complement each other effectively to provide a vital creative edge — particularly during attacking transitions, which have been a consistent source of goals against ‘Big Six’ opposition.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The company said Edge Impulse’s artificial intelligence platform will complement its offerings in the Internet of Things segment to support software and hardware developers.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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These fast-acting patches are an excellent alternative to natural pill supplements.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Vitamin D supplements may also help.10 Probiotics help balance good and bad bacteria.—
Casey Gallagher,
Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The second would drop the biggest war Europe has seen in 80 years squarely in the lap of European powers that may or may not have the capacity to manage the issue adequately.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Each service plan costs $65 per month, with monthly device payments varying by phone model and capacity.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of the stairs, they’re adorned with a mural that adds to the weight of history the characters are constantly inspired by and suffocating under.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, the walls are adorned with century-old photos of rabbis surrounding stacks of matzah and men smoking cigars on the production line.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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During Wednesday's session, there was an unusual trading volume of around 30 billion shares, the highest level in history, as per records dating back 18 years.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Monday featured the highest trading volume in three years.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over time, only stocks have been able to handily outpace rising consumer prices, increasing an average 10 percent a year historically, which is more than double the gains of bonds and real estate and triple the return on cash investments.—
Diane Harris,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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After standing vacant since January 2024, a prime slice of downtown Naperville real estate finally has a new tenant.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pair of Goggles: Custom goggles to complete the rider’s gear.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm was completed off Long Island.—
Kenneth Lovett,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The cake, decorated with mini eggs in pink, blue and purple, looks good enough to eat.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a light and fluffy texture, these are ideal for topping, decorating and spreading on baked goods.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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