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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Recent Examples of complimentary
Registered attendees will have access to complimentary meals and snacks; free parking; and live Spanish language translation.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Dairy Queen is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day on March 20, 2025, offering customers a complimentary small vanilla soft-serve cone to celebrate the first day of spring.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The lab will provide a small cohort of emerging writers with complimentary access to all Storyhouse events, as well as additional sessions with guests under the mentorship of BAFTA and IFTA-winning TV film and screenwriter Malcolm Campbell (What Richard Did, Bad Sisters).
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
The event series will run from 7 PM – 2AM on March 10th and 11:30 AM – 2 AM on March 11th and will feature live performances, interactive art installations, a music and social impact summit with panels and community gatherings, including complimentary brunch and happy hour.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Dairy Queen is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day on March 20, 2025, offering customers a complimentary small vanilla soft-serve cone to celebrate the first day of spring.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The lab will provide a small cohort of emerging writers with complimentary access to all Storyhouse events, as well as additional sessions with guests under the mentorship of BAFTA and IFTA-winning TV film and screenwriter Malcolm Campbell (What Richard Did, Bad Sisters).
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
The event series will run from 7 PM – 2AM on March 10th and 11:30 AM – 2 AM on March 11th and will feature live performances, interactive art installations, a music and social impact summit with panels and community gatherings, including complimentary brunch and happy hour.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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And for a limited time, customers can get one free packet of TRUFF Original or Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce to drizzle on breakfast sandwiches, wraps, egg bites, bakes, sandwiches, or pockets.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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All three local ski areas are located within the park, are accessible via a free shuttle, and are part of the SkiBig3 family: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The show sees the young bunny and her chums discovering the world around them as Miffy’s positive attitude helps overcome any tricky situations.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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The board agreed and voted unanimously to make the class optional this coming schoolyear instead of mandatory.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The interior is evocative of a bygone era where toggle switches were standard and seat belts were optional.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Quaid does his best, but the blankness of his character’s canvas is overwhelming.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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