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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
Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
In the offseason, however, Verse has developed his speed rush as a complement.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Victoria Corless, Space.com, 23 July 2025
Beige carpet brings warmth and timeless appeal, complementing a wide range of interior styles.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Yet Mendelson and strip creator Charles M. Schulz agreed that Guaraldi’s graceful, poignant piano style would provide a charming complement to the kids’ adventures.
—Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
In the offseason, however, Verse has developed his speed rush as a complement.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Verb
The team is also hopeful that Himawari will complement data from missions such as Akatsuki and BepiColombo, a joint Japanese-European mission that's currently establishing itself in orbit around Mercury.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 23 July 2025
Beige carpet brings warmth and timeless appeal, complementing a wide range of interior styles.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Still, the safety of soy isoflavone supplements for this group remains uncertain.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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That's more potassium than many popular electrolyte supplements and about 8.4% of the daily recommended intake for men and 11% recommended for women, according to the National Institutes of Health.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Known for his cutting-edge, analytic approach at the college level, Golden briefly turned art critic as Bates revealed his latest effort for a capacity crowd of 120 people during a fundraising event staged by Florida Victorious, the Gators’ NIL collective.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited, contributing to an ongoing capacity crisis in U.S. shelters.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Both pieces of the swimsuit were adorned with crystal embellishments.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This is an excellent, strange little book that appeared in 2011 and had a profound impact on me, and apparently on Florence Welch who adorns the cover with a generous quote.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Unlike regular conditioners, which often focus solely on moisture, these formulas are designed to boost volume, strengthen strands, and improve the look of thinning hair.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Citing July’s Global Port Tracker report, Seroka pointed out the National Retail Federation’s projections that U.S. ports will see a double-digit drop in inbound cargo volume from August to November.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 July 2025
Verb
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So, do not try to enhance your level by changing a Director role to a VP one.—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The real estate developer, hotelier, broadcaster, and philanthropist, who passed away in 2008 at age 86, and his wife Pauline (Polly) went on to donate the property to the University of Washington.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 July 2025
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Today, real estate syndication companies are changing that.—
Feras Moussa,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The public betas are much further along than the first developer betas, and Apple has already completed several weeks' worth of optimization and bug-fixing work on these.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre A two-tone Diamond Black and Qingshan Blue Black Badge Spectre completes the commissions.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Her final Instagram post showed a towering pink and white birthday cake decorated with a carousel figurine topper.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The pioneer of the Little Black Dress offered plenty of those as well variations decorated in feathers.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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