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
But recent history suggests that its mission would have less to do with proffering aid than with complementing the Kremlin’s liberal use of brute force.
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Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Reaves scored 26 points, dished out nine assists, and grabbed five rebounds, complementing Doncic.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Nomads are a force multiplier, complementing the missions of aircraft such as the Black Hawk to retain the strategic advantage in the Indo-Pacific and across broader regions.
—David Szondy
october 19, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Faes and Jannik Vestergaard have settled into a central defensive pairing again, while Harry Winks and Jordan James are complementing one another in midfield.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Simone Rocha x Crocs Trailblazer, marked at $225 and presented in black and oyster, is a chunky trail sneaker with playful embellishments complementing the rugged aesthetic.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Joshua Ganz, an economist at the University of Toronto who does a lot of work on AI economics, noted that the results were very consistent with the hypothesis that AI is complementing more senior workers.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Cruz matched his dad in a black suit, complementing it with a light blue shirt and maroon tie, while his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, wore a black suit of her own.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The aluminum materials and a woodgrain finish add durability while complementing both traditional and modern interiors.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Reaves scored 26 points, dished out nine assists, and grabbed five rebounds, complementing Doncic.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Nomads are a force multiplier, complementing the missions of aircraft such as the Black Hawk to retain the strategic advantage in the Indo-Pacific and across broader regions.
—David Szondy
october 19, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Faes and Jannik Vestergaard have settled into a central defensive pairing again, while Harry Winks and Jordan James are complementing one another in midfield.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Simone Rocha x Crocs Trailblazer, marked at $225 and presented in black and oyster, is a chunky trail sneaker with playful embellishments complementing the rugged aesthetic.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Joshua Ganz, an economist at the University of Toronto who does a lot of work on AI economics, noted that the results were very consistent with the hypothesis that AI is complementing more senior workers.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Cruz matched his dad in a black suit, complementing it with a light blue shirt and maroon tie, while his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, wore a black suit of her own.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The aluminum materials and a woodgrain finish add durability while complementing both traditional and modern interiors.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
Verb
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Ahead of the holiday, Paris was also photographed decorating her house.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chrome’s versatility, affordability, and natural shine give it fresh appeal for decorating, and the vibrant metallic is dressing up everyday decor and fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This time around, Faracy wore a gilded replica of the look, consisting of a gold corset with a gold cone bra, an assortment of gold chains, gold hoop earrings, and a gold hairpiece adorning her high ponytail.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the front of the shop is a mélange of plants adorning the main window.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Central Indiana Cycling, a bicycling advocacy organization, praised the HAWK signals and other design features like raised crosswalks for enhancing safety.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Complementing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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