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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
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
First, only two people rode into orbit on SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, rather than the usual complement of four astronauts.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Executives should identify where quantum computing can complement classical systems in their operations and begin integrating these solutions incrementally.
—Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In a complement to this year’s Venice Biennale, the 2025 Sharjah Biennale prominently spotlights Indigenous artists, many of whom will feature in both shows.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
First, only two people rode into orbit on SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, rather than the usual complement of four astronauts.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
Verb
This recipe starts with vegetarian chili, and is then complemented by black beans, chickpeas, corn, diced tomatoes, peas, carrots, and chilies.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Executives should identify where quantum computing can complement classical systems in their operations and begin integrating these solutions incrementally.
—Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
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Women over age 50 and men over 70 should consume at least 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily from food and, if necessary, supplements.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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This service is a supplement to legal counsel and can be especially helpful during handbook reviews and after new laws or regulations go into effect.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Many of us in business recognize the capacity of AI to enhance our work, boost our productivity and drive us to new heights of innovation.Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Uncaged Innovations is scaled up for full roll-to-roll production of Elevate through a partner factory in New York that can produce more than a million square meters of material a year, and has two additional factories lined up to increase capacity.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The spaniel, adorned with a glittering crown, was filmed comfortably seated at the table, clearly part of the community and cherished by all.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The recently re-designed Great Hall of the Lodge, which offers sweeping views of the golf course, is adorned by large-scale cowhide quilts by Kyle Bunting that utilize patterns traditional to Appalachia that have been passed down through generations of women.Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2023, China accounted for 98 percent of North Korea’s official trade volume.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In some studies, adolescents wear sensors to measure exercise intensity and volume, as well as common symptoms of concussion, like sleep and balance problems.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Get more real estate and business news by signing up for our weekly newsletter, On the Block.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The singer’s body had previously been held by local authorities in order to complete toxicology and other lab tests to determine his cause of death.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Harris Bolden was nominated by Democrats to complete a four-year term after being appointed to replace retiring Justice Bridget McCormack.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Every Christmas, the family decorated a tree with apples, as was the German custom.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Painted, decorated, or however adorned, designers see walls as an opportunity for making a statement that will set the tone for the room.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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