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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The plush fleece iteration of the Lululemon best-seller is the perfect complement to a chilly evening look or a basic outfit that needs a little bit of extra flair.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Nora Colomer
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Considering Chelsea’s attacking approach under Maresca, a late runner into the box complements their focus on attacking the wide areas through their isolated wingers.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The lightness of the carrots makes for a lovely complement to the hearty roast chicken, too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The plush fleece iteration of the Lululemon best-seller is the perfect complement to a chilly evening look or a basic outfit that needs a little bit of extra flair.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Verb
The chair is available in olive green or cream linen and will complement various home decor styles.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Considering Chelsea’s attacking approach under Maresca, a late runner into the box complements their focus on attacking the wide areas through their isolated wingers.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Daytime sleepiness is another one of the more common side effects that can happen with melatonin supplement use.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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They may not be sold next to standard supplements like magnesium and creatine in stores, but they’re practically being put on the same shelf by the upper echelons of Hollywood.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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This lowers physical obstructions, boosts stability, and even opens the door to higher memory capacities.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Given the show's history with flashback episodes, Pascal may return for The Last of Us season 3 in a limited capacity following his character's death in season 2, episode 2.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Signature lines from the production adorn the entry wall, a remote control signals a projector to show films from the 1960’s, the musical’s era, including Cool Hand Luke and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starring the main character’s idol Paul Newman.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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It’s carved from a snaking mulberry branch and adorned with microchips, with a C.P.U. fan and a small desk clock embedded in the smoothly polished wood near its head.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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This enables organizations to test faster, handle larger volumes of code and functional requirements, and address the unique challenges posed by AI applications.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But the picture is complicated by conflicting forecasts about how much gas customers in Asia will need – and whether the gas will be ordered in high enough volumes and at a price that justifies the huge financial costs of new gas projects.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The result was his own citizens felt overlooked and ignored, especially as the country was gripped by soaring real estate prices just as government officials were accused of leveraging insider information to profit from state land sales.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Effective storytelling in real estate means aligning all of your communications—from web content to investor presentations—around a central narrative.—
Curtis Priest,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Leadership Northwest Indiana program completed The Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest recently graduated its 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana program cohort.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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After a double by Aliyah Binford and infield single by Lexie Brady put runners at the corners, Ole Miss successfully completed a double steal.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Read Next World 1,400-year-old crown — still decorated with insect wings — found in South Korea May 22, 2025 1:16 PM Read Next World Students locate ancient Roman army camp beyond empire’s northern border.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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After the sculptures were dismissed by the gallery, Washington socialite Evalyn Walsh McLean, who owned the 45-carat Hope Diamond, bought them to decorate the land around her swimming pool.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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