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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
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 New Jersey has a tremendous young core that will be looking to get back to being a contender, a complement of young assets and draft picks, and a passionate fan base hungry for success. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 Though the roster is regarded as Super Bowl ready, the Rams could use another receiver to complement stars Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for complement
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The programming lineup complements previously announced selections, including narrative and documentary feature films, exclusive screenings and world premieres, sneak peaks and red-carpet premieres. —Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 New Jersey has a tremendous young core that will be looking to get back to being a contender, a complement of young assets and draft picks, and a passionate fan base hungry for success. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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That would only win half the battle, since everyone is affected by addictive design patterns, and the DFA represents a surgical approach that complements the blunt instrument of blanket bans. —Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 Though the roster is regarded as Super Bowl ready, the Rams could use another receiver to complement stars Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for complement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
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Drink Fennel Tea to Debloat Instead of expensive debloating supplements or gummies with dubious evidence to support them, opt for something that's more natural and affordable.— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
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With 180 capsules, this supplement can last a long time.— BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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And, despite exponential growth in capacity, the average hard drive’s life span remains just under seven years.— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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The trucking company believes the industry is experiencing a fundamental shift on the supply side of the market as capacity dwindles further and pricing dynamics improve.— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.— Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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For her first solo outing with granddaughter-in-law Meghan Markle in June 2018, the Queen chose a lime green suit dress by Stewart Parvin with a matching hat adorned with flowers.— Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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How to style cowboy boots with a button-up Experiment with volume and dimension by styling cowboy boots with a pleated midi skirt and an oversized button-up.— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026
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To date, nearly 400 businesses and institutions, from retailers, universities, hotels and healthcare facilities to apartment property managers, now partner with the program, ensuring that even large volumes of mattresses are kept out of landfills.— Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Where once hotels were conceived and designed to enhance a sense of escape, Lombok Lodge Villas’ architecture (a collaboration between architect Vittorio Sioni and the owners) is about recalibrating and reawakening the senses.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Originally, the family intended to launch the second one in Palm Beach, Florida, but when a real estate deal fell through, Bataller Parietti and his eldest son went on an impromptu father-son trip to Mexico, which ultimately led them to the land on which SHA Mexico now sits.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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Mattammal has reported donations from family members, real estate investor Matthew Paige, and Google executive Thomas Oliveri.— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Schools across the Emirates were shuttered for weeks after the war began, shifting students to remote learning, prompting some parents, who CNBC has spoken with since the war began, to send children back to their home countries to complete the academic term at schools teaching in-person.— Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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After a mostly quiet game, Alexander-Walker had a critical steal late as the Hawks completed their stunning rally.— Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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The lugs and crown guards are decorated with yet more diamonds.— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
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Crystal embellishments decorated other denim pieces like long jean shorts, delivering a high-low look.— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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