as in decorating
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 complementing
Looking like a child of Janet Jackson’s, her choreography was on point, complete with a rap break and moves complementing an electric guitarist and keytar player that got down behind her.
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location and fulfilling a growing need for access to specialty neurological care in the state's rapidly expanding northwest region.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
The unidirectional ceramic bezel, offered in either black or green, is fade and scratch-resistant, complementing the high durability of the case.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The New York Mets added Ryan Helsley at the trade deadline in hopes of him complementing Edwin Diaz in the back end of the bullpen, but that hasn't gone to plan so far.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The trio looked stunning, embodying their style while complementing one another at the awards show.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Each nail featured a different color and design, complementing her crystal gown that was made custom by Louis Vuitton.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Perfect for cozy winter meals, cinnamon enhances the natural sweetness of ingredients like squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots, while complementing robust flavors like tomato, cumin, and garlic.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location and fulfilling a growing need for access to specialty neurological care in the state's rapidly expanding northwest region.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
The unidirectional ceramic bezel, offered in either black or green, is fade and scratch-resistant, complementing the high durability of the case.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The New York Mets added Ryan Helsley at the trade deadline in hopes of him complementing Edwin Diaz in the back end of the bullpen, but that hasn't gone to plan so far.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The trio looked stunning, embodying their style while complementing one another at the awards show.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Each nail featured a different color and design, complementing her crystal gown that was made custom by Louis Vuitton.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Perfect for cozy winter meals, cinnamon enhances the natural sweetness of ingredients like squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots, while complementing robust flavors like tomato, cumin, and garlic.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
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The mantelpiece is the perfect stage for fall decorating, offering an easy way to bring autumn indoors with rustic vibes and warm hues.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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How soon is too soon to kick off fall decorating?—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Where Old-World Wallpaper Works Best Historically, wallpaper began adorning cupboard interiors and modest rooms of merchant homes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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And for years running up to the current era, this has applied to sponsors adorning cars and tracks with their logos.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Beck finished the game completing 22 of 24 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns, both of which went to CJ Daniels.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Harrell’s improvement After a slow start against the Mountaineers in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, tossing an interception and completing just 54% of his passes, Harrell showed slight improvements against the Tar Heels’ defense.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Complementing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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