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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
Tiffany-Ann Taylor, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
Blackmon and Williams haven’t signed anywhere else, and Blackmon, in particular, would be a strong complement to Moehrig and Ransom as a deep-coverage safety.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
Christine Coughlin, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Available in 35 colors, there’s bound to be a hue (or two) that complements the rest of your travel wardrobe.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Noun
This effort could deliver a modern, all-electric port with a complement of new housing and waterfront public parks.
—Tiffany-Ann Taylor, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
Blackmon and Williams haven’t signed anywhere else, and Blackmon, in particular, would be a strong complement to Moehrig and Ransom as a deep-coverage safety.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Brain organoids and the need for ethical inquiry Biomedical research on cell and animal models requires extensive ethics oversight systems that complement those for human research.
—Christine Coughlin, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Available in 35 colors, there’s bound to be a hue (or two) that complements the rest of your travel wardrobe.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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For personalized guidance, Wild Nutrition offers complimentary private consultations with their expert team to ensure that the supplements perfectly align with your specific postpartum needs.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Sunlight can also reduce the vitamin C content of your supplement.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Here is a comparisons of the Qatari plane versus Air Force One based on publicly available information: Boeing 747-200B v. Boeing 747-8 Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B, which has increased fuel capacity and more powerful engines than the standard 747-200.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Maintain investment capacity for opportunistic moves.—
David Zybin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The inside collar is grey, mimicking the concrete interior structure of the Monster, and is adorned with 1912, the year Fenway Park first opened.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2025
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Photo : Joe Kravetz for Laurel & Grand Wood and leather accents adorn the custom Italian closet.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Instead of being pulled half up like the ‘90s, Banks opted for a short side part with one side cascading to the other, maintaining the look’s traditional volume.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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All had MRIs that allowed the scientists to analyze differences in the volume and concentration of certain brain tissues.—
Alice Park,
Time,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Data scientists analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights, a role that AI enhances rather than replaces.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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The commercial real estate investor expects to start construction as soon as its permits are approved by the city of San Diego and complete the work in six to eight months, likely by early 2026, BH Properties President Jim Brooks told the Union-Tribune.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Once streaming became viable, Blockbuster chose to continue locations instead, ultimately saddling itself with a huge, expensive real estate footprint that wasn't drawing people in.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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There is also a logic quiz where teams have 60 minutes to complete 20 logic puzzles.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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People whose identity cannot be confirmed or who refuse to complete the additional screening will not be able to pass through airport security, according to the TSA.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Followers often applaud her decorating skills, but also worry that living in such a cramped space could impact her health.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Numerous cellphone videos from nearby onlookers captured the moment the ship's masts, decorated with lights, collided with the bottom of the Brooklyn Bridge.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
17 May 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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