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 The bar puts playful twists on classic cocktails, offering things like a tahini old fashioned ($20), complementing the cocktail’s gentle sweetness with a nutty note. —
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026 This new stage also includes the addition of Andrés Gelós as creative producer for Latin America, complementing our portfolio of original projects. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 Speaking of complementing Bueckers, Fudd and Bueckers played alongside each other for four years and won a national championship together for UConn. —Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026 The interactive installations complementing the artifacts include a 747 flight simulation and a 45-foot-long slide carrying visitors down to the bottom of the shuttle stack, which Rudolph himself has already ridden. —Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 The jacket featured a layered lace design around the hem, beautifully complementing Beyoncé's bodysuit underneath. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 Andersen suggests complementing these with ground-covering plants to create a more layered and three-dimensional expression, and notes that the overall expression doesn't need to feel overly polished. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 The intent is to help clients stay grounded and prepared as decisions progress, complementing the legal work without overshadowing it. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Tucked deeper into nature than its older sibling in Windham, Eastwind Oliverea Valley derives its special sauce from its harmony with its surroundings, complementing rather than taking away from the landscape. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026 This new stage also includes the addition of Andrés Gelós as creative producer for Latin America, complementing our portfolio of original projects. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 Speaking of complementing Bueckers, Fudd and Bueckers played alongside each other for four years and won a national championship together for UConn. —Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026 The interactive installations complementing the artifacts include a 747 flight simulation and a 45-foot-long slide carrying visitors down to the bottom of the shuttle stack, which Rudolph himself has already ridden. —Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 The jacket featured a layered lace design around the hem, beautifully complementing Beyoncé's bodysuit underneath. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 Andersen suggests complementing these with ground-covering plants to create a more layered and three-dimensional expression, and notes that the overall expression doesn't need to feel overly polished. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 The intent is to help clients stay grounded and prepared as decisions progress, complementing the legal work without overshadowing it. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Tucked deeper into nature than its older sibling in Windham, Eastwind Oliverea Valley derives its special sauce from its harmony with its surroundings, complementing rather than taking away from the landscape. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
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As a bonus, hikers can sneak a peek at the mini-mansions nestled in the hills and take in the desert-chic flora and fauna decorating the trail.— Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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The thrift store can be a treasure trove of gorgeous pieces of artwork, perfect for decorating your living room walls.— Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
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Memorization and keywords help non-English speakers On a recent Saturday, eight students crammed into a tiny classroom with road signs adorning the walls.— David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts unveiled a mural adorning construction fencing along Amsterdam Avenue, marking the western edge of LCPA’s Upper West Side campus.— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Plummer, who came into the game completing 70 percent of his passes in the first four games, was not himself.— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
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The move is also in line with a number of states that have been adding or enhancing production incentives to grow local economies and provide alternatives Stateside to hubs like Los Angeles, which continues to contend with runaway production.— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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The best Korean skin care routine for mature skin is all about enhancing skin elasticity and targeting visible signs of aging.— Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
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